On: Why do old books smell so good?

[1letterunixname]

Parm also contains butyric acid.

[cosmojg → 1letterunixname]

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.

[bruce343434 → 1letterunixname]

What's parm?

[behrlich → bruce343434]

Parmesan cheese

[purerandomness → behrlich]

Who calls Parmesan cheese "parm"? Is that a US thing?

[sshanky → purerandomness]

On the east coast you'll also hear "pruhjhoot", "Muhtz" and "Sopresat" (prosciutto, mozzarella, soppressata).

[djmips → purerandomness]

Yes