Jean-Claude was describing how the smell of fresh dairy was not too his
liking. (I can sympathise with that!). We were given smell in order to
use it to help us select foods (among other purposes).

Recently I thought I would try some tripe - some few years ago I had a
bit and found it ok. From the start, I did not like the smell. As it
cooked it seemed to get worse. Eating it was a bit of a struggle. And
then I had a
few side effects: feeling a bit funny for a day or so, a bit of
digestive upset.
I don't need to try it again.

Lynton
PS and don't tell me to eat it raw ! ugh !