New York finally identifies mysterious maple syrup-like smell that first arose in 2005 . Mayor Bloomberg says New Jersey factory processing fenugreek seeds is source . The specific chemical agents responsible for the scent are esters , compounds `` created by the reaction between an alcohol and an acid '' during the processing of fenugreek seeds , according to Bloomberg . Score: 6
New York finally identifies mysterious maple syrup-like smell that first arose in 2005 . Mayor Bloomberg says New Jersey factory processing fenugreek seeds is source . Score: 6