Kirt, > example, during our years in Thailand, pineapple stops were more frequently > a loss of flavor as opposed to the burning acid stop associated with > pineapple. Indeed, pineapple was a staple for us--so perhaps this is an > example of tolerance more so than anything else... The pineapples might have been over-breeded because a faint stop is a typical sign of that. Tolerance is possible too, although I never experienced fruit tolerance. OR: They were riper! Unripe fruits are usually much sharper and less satisfying. > Yes. And looking to Burger to help anyone avoid mistakes is almost silly > IMO. His dishonesty and behavior begs any advice he might have... I can't agree with that. Whenever I asked some Instincto at Montrame for help I got enlighting and satisfying answers and when I tried there advice, it proved to be true. Karl