How flavor works : the science of taste and aroma /

• Main Author: Choi, Nak-Eon, 1965-
• Other Authors: Han, Jung H., 1964-
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, West Sussex : John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2015.
• Subjects: Taste.; Smell.; MEDICAL > Physiology.; SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Human Anatomy & Physiology.; Electronic books.

Taste is the number one driving force in the decision to purchase a food product and food consumption is the most critical function for living organisms to obtain the energy and resources essential to their vitality. Flavor and aroma are therefore universally important concepts: intrinsic to human w...

Table of Contents:

• What is taste?
• The origin of taste: why do we feel taste?
• Taste is general science
• How do we smell odors?
• What creates smell?
• Technological advancements brought by the love of flavors
• Flavors influence us deeply
• Taste is regulated by flavor, and flavor is regulated by the brain
• The future of taste and aroma
• Ending remarks.