Flavor facts: Why food is so delicious
You might think flavor is what happens on your tongue \u2013 and it is. But it\u2019s also so much more.
Flavor is influenced by all the senses. How food looks, smells and feels can make a difference. Even the sounds you hear while eating can impact how you perceive taste.
We\u2019ll visit a tastebud beauty salon, talk with a chef researcher and do some experiments provided by our friends at America\u2019s Test Kitchen Kids. Plus: a three-part Mystery Sound and a Moment of Um that answers the question: \u201cWhat makes spicy food spicy?\u201d
Note: If you want to do the experiments along with us, congratulations, you can! You\u2019ll need jellybeans, a blindfold and two pieces of dark chocolate. Listen, eat and yum!
This episode is a collaboration with our friends at America\u2019s Test Kitchen Kids! They\u2019re sharing access to their \u201cThe Nose Knows\u201d experiment with Brains On listeners! Check out the whole activity right here.
This episode is sponsored by Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, Stitch Fix Kids (stitchfix.com/kids/brains), and KiwiCo (kiwico.com/brains).