terça-feira, 2 de setembro de 2008

Gelado com xarope de alcatrão

Comi a sobremesa mais estranha de sempre. A sensação é a de comer gelado com algo queimado lá dentro. Acabei por pesquisar um pouco mais e descobri este dado curioso:

In Northern Europe, the word "tar" refers primarily to a substance that is derived from wood. In earlier times it was often used as a water repellent coating for boats, ships, and roofs. It is still used as an additive in the flavoring of candy, alcohol and other foods. Wood tar is microbicidial and has a pleasant odor.

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