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Wow, have you ever noticed that husks smell like vinegar? It’s crazy! I mean, it’s not something you’d expect. But there it is - a distinct vinegar-y aroma. Who knew? It’s definitely an interesting phenomenon.

Why Do My Tamale Husks Smell Like Vinegar? [Solved]

Wow, yuck! Boil that water up and chuck those husks in there. Let ’em sit for a bit and you’ll be ready to go when it’s time to assemble.

  • Husks are the outermost layer of a grain, such as corn.
  • When husks are dried, they emit a strong vinegar-like smell.
  • This smell is caused by the breakdown of proteins and carbohydrates in the husk.
  • The smell can be used to identify grains that have been stored for too long or have gone bad.

That husk smell is really strong - it’s like vinegar! Pungent, you know? It’s enough to make your nose wrinkle. Yuck!