There’s another book smell which I noticed in lots of kids books when I was a kid, that totally smelled like vomit. For years I thought it was because kids barfed all the time but it turns out it was the printing chemicals and paper.
I remember exactly the same thing as a kid in certain books. I acutely remember the feel/texture of the paper of those vomit smell books too. So funny.
Oh wow I forgot about that specific smell for 30 years and suddenly I can smell it again.
Parm also contains butyric acid.
It's a common additive in baked goods as well! I used to work at a bakery that would pump it through the HVAC to attract customers. People loved it, but all I could smell was vomit after being around it for so long. I rarely eat pastries anymore.
What's parm?
Parmesan cheese
Who calls Parmesan cheese "parm"? Is that a US thing?
On the east coast you'll also hear "pruhjhoot", "Muhtz" and "Sopresat" (prosciutto, mozzarella, soppressata).
Yes
I wonder if that's to prevent kids from eating the paper. Similar to Nintendo's cartridges having a bad flavor.
I remember a magic school bus book with this exact smell.