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gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

Valve Urges Steam Deck Owners to Avoid Inhaling Vent Fumes

Valve has asked Steam Deck owners to refrain from inhaling the fumes from the device's air vent, as the unique smell has become an obsession among the community. While many users compare the scent to a new car or a fresh PlayStation 1 controller, Steam clarified that inhaling the vent fumes should be avoided for safety reasons. Despite the warning, some users continue to indulge in the smell. The newer OLED Steam Deck has not attracted the same level of obsessive sniffing as the original.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#aroma #gaming #portable-pc

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Breaking Barrels: Groundbreaking Study Shatters Beer Myths"

A new study challenges previous assumptions about linalool, a key component influencing beer's aroma. The research reveals that the difference in odor threshold between linalool's enantiomers is significantly less than previously thought, providing new insights into the development of beer's aroma during the brewing process and storage. The study also confirms the higher odor potency of (R)-linalool but refutes the assumption that the odor threshold concentrations of the two enantiomers differ greatly. The findings contribute to a better understanding of changes in beer bouquets and aroma during brewing and aging.

via SciTechDaily|

#aroma #beer #brewing

food-and-beverage2 years ago•3 min saved

"Long-held Belief About Beer Aroma Debunked"

A new study led by the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology has disproven a 20-year-old assumption about the influence of linalool, an important hop odorant, on beer aroma. The study found that the difference in odor threshold concentrations between the two molecular variants of linalool, (R)- and (S)-linalool, is only about eight to tenfold, refuting the previous assumption of an extreme difference. The research provides a better understanding of changes in beer bouquet during the brewing process and aging.

via Phys.org|

#aroma #beer #brewing-process

health-and-wellness2 years ago•1 min saved

Magic Ingredient: Repel Mosquitos with Delicious-Smelling Baking

Vanilla extract, with its sweet aroma, can help repel mosquitoes by masking scents that attract them. Unlike chemical-based repellents, vanilla extract offers a safer and more pleasant option. To use it as a mosquito repellent, mix one part vanilla extract with two parts water in a spray bottle and apply it to exposed skin or clothing. However, it's important to perform a patch test before applying it to a larger area and reapply every few hours for maximum effectiveness.

via House Digest|

#aroma #bug-free-summers #health-and-wellness

food-and-beverage2 years ago•3 min saved

Uncovering the Science Behind Fermented Coffee

Scientists in Switzerland have identified six distinct compounds that contribute to the unique flavor of fermented coffee, with three definitively identified as 2-methylpropanal, 3-methylbutanal, and ethyl 3-methylbutanoate, all associated with distinctive "raspberry notes with a hint of rose water." Understanding how the aromas are generated will help producers standardize their fermentation processes, which is currently largely done by trial and error, and could scale up the availability of fermented coffees with very unique, fruity, and delicious flavors.

via Ars Technica|

#aroma #chemical-compounds #fermented-coffee