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ACS News Service Weekly PressPac: August 17, 2016

How to make fish less fishy (video)

"How to Make Fish Less Fishy (Chemistry Life Hacks)"
ACS Reactions

Freshly caught fish is delicious. But after a day or two, that filet in your fridge smells a little fishier, thanks to a stinky molecule known as trimethylamine. Is there any hope? This week on Reactions, find out how to make fish taste and smell less fishy with chemistry. Learn about the amino acids that give fresh fish its sweet and savory flavor, and get three chemistry-backed tricks to cut down the fishy taste and smell.