All the Feels: How Texture Makes Taste
The squish of bananas, the squeak of mushrooms, the pop of a grape: for some people, these textures are a delight\u2014but for others, they\u2019re a total nightmare. Texture plays a huge role in how we experience food, and yet it\u2019s kind of a scientific conundrum. Why do people\u2014and entire cultures\u2014experience the feeling of food differently, and what\u2019s going on in our mouths when we do? To find out, we talk to scientists who've experimented with tooth-mounted microphones, tongue twists modeled after pro swimmers, and all-you-can-eat buffets. Plus, we go on a New York City Q adventure (mochi doughnuts and boba tea!), and hear from lots of you listeners about the feelings that make you squirm and swoon. Join us this episode and get up in your mouthfeels.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices