6 Minute English What decides our taste?
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Oct 3, 2024 What determines our taste in flavors? The discussion dives into how genetics shape our preferences, revealing surprising insights from research. The speakers explore the subjective nature of taste, particularly in wine, questioning the validity of competitions. Listeners are treated to Britain’s favorite crisp flavor, cheese and onion, while learning useful vocabulary along the way. A new video series for English learners is also introduced, adding a fun challenge to the mix!
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Taste and Genetics
- Taste preferences aren't just opinions, but are influenced by our genes and DNA.
- Scientists have discovered that taste is affected by our genetic makeup.
UK's Favorite Crisp Flavor
- Phil asks Beth about the UK's favorite crisp flavor to explore British tastes.
- Beth guesses cheese and onion.
Taste Receptors
- Scientific understanding of taste began 25 years ago with the discovery of taste receptors.
- Individual taste differences arise from variations in these receptors.