Tag: Sensory appeal

According to research, the persistent craving to eat non-food substances like cornstarch is a known eating disorder called pica, often linked to nutrient deficiencies. This behavior, particularly the specific habit of consuming starch known as amylophagia, has various underlying causes beyond just a strange texture preference.

According to a 2012 Food and Health Survey, after taste, cost is the second most important reason why people choose the foods they do. The factors on which the choice of food is dependent are multifaceted and complex, extending far beyond simple biological hunger to include psychological, economic, social, and environmental influences.

According to research, humans make approximately 200 food-related decisions daily, with most being driven by a complex interplay of factors. Understanding how do personal preferences influence an individual's food and beverage choices goes far beyond simple hunger, involving intricate connections between our biological makeup, psychological state, and social environment.