All the Feels: How Texture Makes Taste
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The Importance of Texture in Food
Until food starts to break down in your mouth, it doesn't release all the chemicals that make up its flavor. The texture of the food affects how quickly those flavors are released. Imagine you had a starburst that was super, super, super chewy. It would run out of flavor before you were ready to swallow it. A thin, broth-based soup might slurp it all down before you even have a chance to register the flavor.
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