Tag: Flavor training

According to research, our perception of flavor is a dynamic process influenced by both taste and smell. Just as with any other skill, you can train yourself to perceive more subtle and complex flavors in your food and drinks by making deliberate changes to your habits.

Repeated exposure to capsaicin, the fiery compound found in chili peppers, has been shown to desensitize oral pain receptors. This raises the question: can you train your mouth to eat spicy food and go from mild to fiery dishes with a structured approach?