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why do some people prefer peanuts over other nuts?
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this post was submitted on 17 Oct 2023
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The thing that tastes "creamy" is the saturated fat, the same type of fat in butter and cheese. Peanuts are around 6.3% saturated fat by mass, and cashews are 7.9%.
So you're right on: cashews are creamier.
Interesting, Dr Cog, but isn't it also possible that it's more than just sat fat at work?For example-- let's say we placed three equal mixtures of sat fat side-by-side, each symbolically representing peanuts, cashews, and 'brand X.'
Now, via the mixture application of esters, aromatic compounds, and whatever else, would it not be possible to mix up one candidate as 'creamier' than the other? And if so, then wouldn't that tend to suggest that sat fat wasn't the only player in the 'creaminess equation?'
NOTE: Not trying to be argumentative or assholery, here. I appreciate the knowledge you brought, but I want to understand better as a cook with as much science aid as possible.
Oh, it's definitely likely to be more than just saturated fats at play. My post was a) a gross oversimplification, and b) probably missing some nuance that I'm not informed on. My doctorate is in cognitive psychology, not nutrition science :)
Oh, hey! Is that still a thing? I.e. the 'Penn School approach?' Bahh... I have my local pride, after all, yet still... Cheesesteaks! :D