The principal behind dirt tasting is that different soils impart a different taste into certain vegetables. The technique involves spooning some dirt into a glass, adding water, swilling the cocktail around and then taking a sniff (don’t worry, you won’t literally be eating dirt). After this you take a bite from the vegetable that corresponds to the terroir and draw your own conclusions.
The event was hosted by the organic brand Seeds of Change in conjunction with Garden Organic. The theme of the event was "Great Flavours, Well Grown," a campaign meant to educate people about the taste benefits of well-grown food.
Now it just remains to be seen if the nation will end up digging dirt tasting or whether it will just get up our collective noses.
www.seedsofchange.co.uk
www.gardenorganic.org.uk
