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How To Make Fish Less Fishy (Chemistry Life Hacks)

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How To Make Fish Less Fishy (Chemistry Life Hacks)

Season 3 Episode 34 | 3m 12s

Freshly caught fish is delicious. But after a day or two, that filet in your fridge smells a little fishier, thanks to a stinky molecule known as trimethylamine. Is there any hope? Find out how to make fish taste and smell less fishy with chemistry. Learn about the amino acids that give fresh fish its sweet and savory flavor, and get three chemistry-backed tricks to cut down the taste.

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