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A 2012 chemical analysis found 39 volatile organic compounds that contributed to the unique smell and taste of fermented stinky tofu. The main volatile compound was indole, which has an intense fecal odor,[8] followed by dimethyl trisulfide, phenol, dimethyl disulfide and dimethyl tetrasulfide
Sounds like there are many kinds, with different bacteria involved, so many possible fermentation bacteria involved. Some types of Chinese fermented foods are pretty intense, and can literally smell like death to Western folks.
stinky in what way?
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intense fecal…
I’ve eaten a fair bit of it. In Australia and Taiwan. It literally smells like actual shit. It’s hard to get your head around it.
For me, the crunchy, freshly hot one is best.
I’d rather not eat if if given a preference, but, when travelling, I like to try everything.
Sounds like there are many kinds, with different bacteria involved, so many possible fermentation bacteria involved. Some types of Chinese fermented foods are pretty intense, and can literally smell like death to Western folks.