3.Is Tomato Juice Better on a Plane?
Possibly. One study found that people noticed the savory “umami” taste of tomato juice more when they were in a setting designed to feel like an airplane. Scientists think the noise of a flight — about 85 decibels — may make your taste buds more sensitive to that flavor. But it had the opposite effect on the sense of sweetness and didn’t seem to affect sour or bitter tastes.
4.Swayed by Smell
Most scientists agree that much of what you perceive as taste comes from your sense of smell. But aromas can sway your food choices even when you’re not aware of them. For example, people at a meal who smelled melon without knowing it were more likely to order a vegetable dish to start. Those who smelled pear were more likely to order a fruit-based dessert.
