TED Talks Daily How your sense of smell helps you savor flavor | Body Stuff
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Oct 19, 2022 Discover the fascinating connection between your sense of smell and taste. Learn why a stuffy nose can ruin your pizza experience and how olfactory neurons interact with flavor molecules. Delve into the emotional ties that scent has with our enjoyment of food, showcasing how crucial smell is for savoring flavors. Get ready to rethink the role of your nose in enhancing every meal.
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Smell's Role in Flavor
- Smell is crucial for experiencing flavor, going beyond basic tastes.
- It combines with taste to create a complete sensory experience.
How Smell Works
- Smell molecules, or volatiles, trigger olfactory neurons in the nose.
- The brain categorizes odors and associates feelings with them.
Bacon and Pleasure
- The brain links positive feelings with the smell of bacon due to its salt and fat content.
- This association creates a pleasurable sensation upon smelling bacon.