So in general, I do not like savory creamy foods.

So I don't eat butter.

I don't like Alfredo sauce.

Yeah, like ranch.

Why?

This is climate and science reporter Kendra Pierre Lewis, and she really doesn't like mayonnaise.

I probably should have introduced myself as my name is Kendra Pierre Lewis, and I'm

the author of the story, mayonnaise, is disgusting and science agrees.

It is also the first story, maybe the only story I've ever done that had like an industry

trade group try to get my fast to take it down.

This is the Sporkful.

It's not for foodies, it's for eaters.

I'm Dan Pashman.

Each week on our show, we obsess about food to learn more about people.

Today's show comes from our friends at Gastropod.

It's a really great podcast that looks at food through the lens of science and history.

It's hosted by Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilly.

In this episode, Cynthia and Nicola look at the mysterious world of food texture.

Now, I give a lot of thought to texture.

I'm a big texture eater, but texture is something that maybe you haven't given a lot

of thought to.

Still, it's a huge part of why we love and hate certain foods.

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