www.nytimes.com2 days agoOMG scienceThe Textbooks Were Wrong About That Map of the Tongue's Taste BudsThe myth of specific tastes being localized on different parts of the tongue debunked by recent research. [ more ]
Mail Online1 month agoOMG scienceRevealed: The surprising reason why beer tastes better ice coldChilled beer tastes better due to the arrangement of alcohol molecules at lower temperatures. [ more ]
Mail Online2 months agoBeerGuinness tastes better while listening to Irish music, scientists sayListening to Irish music enhances the taste of Guinness, affecting its flavor based on the type of music. Psychological phenomena like priming and musical fit influence how music can impact the perception of taste. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com6 months agoHealthUltra-processed foods are not more appealing, study findsUltra-processed foods are no more liked or desired than less processed foods Calories, level of processing, and taste intensity are key factors influencing food preference People tend to prefer foods with equal amounts of carbohydrate and fat and lower amounts of fiber, as they are less filling per calorie [ more ]