Tag: Sensory biology

According to research, up to 95% of what we perceive as 'taste' is actually dependent on our sense of smell. The phenomenon of smelling food and suddenly feeling hungry is a common experience, but it’s a complex interplay of neurology, psychology, and physiology. This article explores the intricate reasons why you might only get hungry when you smell food, even when you're not experiencing genuine metabolic hunger.

Did you know that genetic factors can account for over 50% of the variation in sour taste sensitivity among individuals? This biological predisposition, combined with environmental and physiological influences, helps explain why can some people tolerate sour flavors, while others find them unpalatable.