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Flavor

The Science of Our Most Neglected Sense

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Written by: Bob Holmes
Narrated by: Jonathan Yen
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Can you describe how the flavor of halibut differs from red snapper? How Brie differs from cheddar? For most of us, unfortunately, the answer is: badly. Flavor remains a vague, undeveloped concept we don't know enough about to describe - or to appreciate - fully.

In Flavor, Bob Holmes shows us just how much we're missing. He tackles questions like why cake tastes sweetest on white plates, how wine experts' eyes fool their noses, and how language affects flavor. He peers over the shoulders of fascinating food professionals engineering the perfect snack, chefs seeking surprising new flavor combinations, and even mathematicians pursuing the perfect pizza topping. He reveals how we can all sharpen our senses using professional techniques to name and describe flavors articulately. Whether you're someone who likes to cook creatively, delve into cutting-edge science, explore nutrition trends, or just eat, Flavor will open your mind and palate to a vast and exciting sensory world.

©2017 Bob Holmes (P)2017 Tantor Biological Sciences Food & Wine Food Science Psychology Science Social Sciences Physiology

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"[A] mouthwatering work.... As Holmes runs through terrific experiments and describes strange technologies, he makes food science fun and approachable." ( Publishers Weekly)
"Narrator Jonathan Yen brings an expressive reading to a scientific subject that remains an elusive concept...Yen's enthusiasm helps to keep the information fresh...listeners are sure to learn some fascinating facts and pick up some tips for how to enhance flavors in their everyday lives." ( AudioFile)

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Super informative!

Overall, this book is a must read for anyone that eats! So interesting how little we know about one of our most basic senses. I hated a few things about this book though - the narrator was not my favorite and i abhorred the way the author insisted on describing the physical appearance of every person he met in the course of his research.

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