Would you like a tampon with your yoghurt?

Heston Blumenthal unveils new use for a tampon – as a palate cleanser

 

 

The palate cleanser is an integral element of many haute cuisine experiences: a sorbet, fresh herbs or a simple glass of water are just a few methods of refreshing the mouth, enlivening the taste buds and preparing the tongue for flavours to come.

 

Unless, of course, you are Heston Blumenthal. In what may be the restless innovator's most extreme experiment yet, Blumenthal has taken to using a tampon to soak up the juices in his mouth.

"If you drain the moisture in your mouth you experience richness, creaminess and sweetness more intensely ... and there is really nothing much more absorbent than a tampon."

from the Guardian