>>6943 >My understanding of the cause of "gamey" tastes is exactly because of rot. I guess that is also partly supported by the link here. https://www.thefreedictionary.com/gamey <game kept uncooked until slightly tainted: the gamy taste of venison.
>I have a college degree in biology; I know what those words, used in an academic setting mean. Actually wouldn't have guessed that, neat.