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Which of your 5 senses is most important in determining what you eat?

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According to neuroscientists, up to 80% of what we perceive as 'flavor' is actually determined by our sense of smell, not our taste buds. While taste provides basic cues like sweet and salty, it is the combination with aroma that truly defines what and how we eat, making the question of which of your 5 senses is most important in determining what you eat far more intricate than it seems.