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The Science of Flavor with Arielle Johnson

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Evolution of Flavor in Food and Agriculture

The chapter explores the shift in breeding practices towards developing flavorful fruits and vegetables, touching on children's aversion to bitterness in vegetables and the evolution of taste buds. It delves into the impacts of molecular gastronomy on food experiences, discusses challenges of growing food in microgravity, and addresses questions about food flavors based on chemical composition and technological advancements in flavor identification.

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