Does Olfaction Influence Our Sense of Taste? A Comprehensive Exploration
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4 min read
Scientific studies have demonstrated that the human tongue is only capable of detecting five basic tastes, meaning that a remarkable amount of what we perceive as "taste" is actually derived from our sense of smell. This powerful, and often overlooked, sensory interaction profoundly influences our dining experience and highlights the question: does olfaction influence our sense of taste?
