For taste-testers analyzing the flesh, what modification yielded a noticeable positive difference?

Answer

Removing the skin

When focus shifts specifically to judging the inherent flavor and texture of the lamprey flesh itself, one specific physical modification provided demonstrable benefits. Taste-testers who concentrated solely on the meat reported that the act of removing the skin made a noticeable and positive difference in the final eating experience. This suggests that the skin may retain or contribute unfavorably to the fishy or intense flavors that preparation techniques generally attempt to eliminate.

For taste-testers analyzing the flesh, what modification yielded a noticeable positive difference?
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