
Scientists for National Chip Week have deciphered the allure of the humble chip.
a complex blend of scents that includes butterscotch, cocoa, cheese and flowers and ironing boardsBut how does that explain the appeal to seagulls? Chocolate chips would be a well balanced meal for my kids.
The Leeds scientists collected the aroma from cooked chips, then separated the different compounds for analysis by an "aroma-meter" machine.