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9 scientific reasons why KFC is so addictive

Gus LubinSep 3, 2016, 00:51 IST

Hollis Johnson

KFC's secret recipe may or may not have been revealed recently, but the science behind why it tastes so good is clear.

Steve Witherly, PhD, devoted a whole section to KFC in his 2007 book, "Why Humans Like Junk Food." Keep reading to see insights pulled from the book and our interview with Witherly.