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The Chemistry of Food & Taste | Dr. Harold McGee

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The Taste Complex: Salt, Bitterness, and Alcohol

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between taste sensations, especially the interplay of salt and bitterness, and how these elements shape cultural alcohol consumption practices. It also examines the subjective nature of wine appreciation, revealing how factors like expectations and sensory experiences influence our perception of quality.

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