Tasting more than just food: Effect of aesthetic appeal of plate patterns on food perception

Although the processes behind the control of homeostatic feeding (required for basic metabolic processes and survival) and hedonic feeding (related to sensory perception or pleasure) are often considered separately, Rossi & Stuber (2018) believe there is a link between the two. Data indicate that many neural circuits that govern feeding behavior also are involved in […]

Since people who stick to low-sodium diets eventually develop a preference for less salt over time, Wise et al. (2016) wanted to find out if sweet taste perception is altered by reduced sugar consumption. The purpose of this study was to discover whether the sweetness intensity and pleasantness of sweet foods and drinks can be […]