ChemMatters: Flavor chemistry - The science behind the taste and smell of food
Channel: BytesizeScience
Date: 2011-12-06

Why do people have different reactions to the same food? One person may love chocolate while another may find it too sweet. Some people love cheese while others find it totally nasty. Uncover the chemistry behind the taste and smell of food, and find out how scientists apply this knowledge to develop artificial flavors.


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