• Researchers from the University of Western Australia have found a species of native grass that tastes like salt and vinegar chips!
• Scientistr Dr MatthewBarrett says he and his team were conducting experiments on specimens of spinifex (Triodia species) when someone licked their hand and noticed the distinct flavour.
• According to Dr Barrett, the salt and vinegar taste comes from tiny droplets of liquid found on younger grass stems.
• Spinifex is a tough, spikey grass that covers nearly 30% of Australia’s outback.
• It is prominent in desert and rocky areas, and known for its ability to withstand droughts.
• The grass contains resin that can be used to make glue, and is also farmed for the production of condoms!
• The study was published in Australian Systematic Botany.

Read more:

https://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/news/outback-grass-found-have-salt-and-vinegar-flavour/3266477/

https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/life/98933502/newly-discovered-grass-in-western-australia-tastes-like-salt-and-vinegar-chips

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