• PastyWaterSnake@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    I work in limestone quarries every day. The dust and grit gets everywhere, and almost every day I will get some in my mouth. Sometimes pieces that are about the size of a skittle somehow make it into my mouth (no. They do not taste like lime Skittles)

    The taste isn’t the problem, it’s the gritty texture that makes it feel like you’re grinding away at your teeth. The taste is similar to steak seasoning. I keep some unflavored gum with me and chew it when I get some in my mouth. This allows me to enjoy the salty/savory flavor while getting past the horrible texture. If only they made steak-flavored chewing gum.

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        6 months ago

        Calcium has a distinct flavor that humans crave, just the way we love the taste of umami.

        edit: That’s also the answer to OP question. Limestone tastes like calcium.