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ChatGPT image description: A blindfolded woman stands just outside a kitchen, smiling confidently while holding a sign that reads “COOKED.” Steam rises from a pan behind her, suggesting food on the stove. Though she can’t see, the aroma convinces her the meal is properly cooked.

888. Using Smell to Determine When a Food Is Safely Cooked

February 11, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using smell to determine when a food is safely cooked.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

  • Super Disco Breakin' (Remastered 2009) - YouTube
  • Global study of variability in olfactory sensitivity - PubMed
  • I can smell the moment food is done cooking : r/Cooking
  • High Fidelity (film) - Wikipedia


February 11, 2026 /Don Schaffner
Smell, Cooking, Tip sensitive digital thermometer

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