THE ANATOMY OF FLAVOUR PERCEPTION - Virginia Utermohlen Lovelace MD

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English - June 18, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MB
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How do we process the experience of flavour? What is the difference between aroma and taste? Why is taste subjective? I discuss the anatomy of flavour perception with Virginia Utermohlen Lovelace MD and specifically how it relates to tea.

Show notes

Virginia's story in exploring the subjectivity of flavourAroma - how we process smell and the evolutionary purpose of aromaTaste - the role of taste buds and the way that they modulate each otherThe trigeminal system - the fascinating way that temperature and sensation affect our perception of taste.

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