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frezik@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 day agoFats tend to absorb aromatic molecules. That’s why we want them in food, because those aromatics are what bring out flavor. However, they can also absorb aromatics that aren’t good. This can be an issue with butter stored in the fridge too long. It’s not necessarily dangerous to eat, but you won’t like it.
I’m guessing GP is especially sensitive to the smell/taste that comes off from what the butter has been around.
sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 day ago
That’s possible. Unsalted butter has pretty much no flavor, and salted butter is very mild. Butter’s role is to add richness to a dish, not to add much flavor itself.