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On the Lighter Side => That CAN'T be true! => Topic started by: Colin on 05/06/2011 11:30:03

Title: Why does the number of segments of a satsuma dictate how sweet it is?
Post by: Colin on 05/06/2011 11:30:03

Colin asked the Naked Scientists:
   
Satsumas & Mandarins!

Why is it that when you eat a Mandarin or Satsuma, the number of segments = how sweet they are? ie: Odd number = Sweeter than even numbers of segments.

What do you think?

Title: Why does the number of segments of a satsuma dictate how sweet it is?
Post by: imatfaal on 05/06/2011 19:51:14

I feel some home-brew science coming on!  We always have a bag or two of satsumas for office.  I think some blind testing is called for.  Will revert...