Tag: Five senses

According to researchers, only about 20% of what we perceive as 'taste' actually comes from our taste buds; the other 80% is derived from our sense of smell. This fascinating interplay highlights how the five senses that influence food choices are far more complex than we realize, shaping our diet in profound and often unconscious ways.

An average person has between 2,000 and 4,000 taste buds, allowing them to experience the complex world of food. The commonly accepted understanding is that there are five parts of taste, each signaling distinct chemical compounds to our brain to help us evaluate the food we consume.