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Why do we love smoky flavours so much?

The Food Chain by BBC

Jun 17, 202626:29Religion & Spirituality

The history of smoking foods stretches back many years, but when did what began purely for preservation become a highly sought-after flavour? In this episode of The Food Chain, Ruth Alexander explores the origins of smok...

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Why do we love smoky flavours so much? is an episode from The Food Chain by BBC. The history of smoking foods stretches back many years, but when did what began purely for preservation become a highly sought-after flavour? In this episode o...

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Published Jun 17, 2026, 26:29 long, audio available.