How Science Can Hack Flavor - Curiosity Weekly

Will eating mint cancel out the feeling of spice in your mouth? How do you manipulate aroma compounds to mimic the taste of lemon? When it comes to the science of flavor, there is no shortage of questions to ask. On this episode, Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by renowned flavor scientist, author, and co-founder of Noma’s Fermentation Lab, Dr. Arielle Johnson. Together, they discuss how food and science intersect and the fascinating ways our bodies distinguish flavor. Then, a new study looks into how UV light can destroy airborne allergens and Sam digs into the ins and outs of ultra-processed foods.  Link to Show Notes <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mz3tG18AXRl5ge7s4UisLQzOd_XD48fvJensyrfjCy4/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>  Follow Curiosity Weekly on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with<a href="https://twitter.com/producercody" rel=...