Quote by Alton Brown
You don't want flame to hit your food. Flame is bad. Flame does nasty things to food. It makes soot and it makes deposits of various chemicals that are not too good for us. The last thing you really want to see licking at your food while it's on a grill is an actual flame.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the negative effects of flames on food when grilling. It highlights that flames produce soot and deposits of potentially harmful chemicals when in direct contact with food. The quote highlights that having an actual flame licking at the food can be undesirable due to these reasons.
Topics
Food
By Alton Brown