Flavor
3 articles

Food
How Multisensory Perception Creates Flavor in Food
Long before a first conscious taste, even in the womb, a baby's palate begins its intricate dance with flavor.
Camille Rousseau·May 15, 2026

Food
What Is Umami and Why Is It the Fifth Taste in Modern Gastronomy?
More than a century ago, a Japanese chemist extracted a single molecule from seaweed broth, unveiling a 'fifth taste' that would become a global flavor enhancer, yet still battle widespread misconcept
Camille Rousseau·May 12, 2026

Food
What Is Fermentation and Why Does It Matter for Flavor and Health?
In one small study, people who ate fermented foods daily for 10 weeks showed lower levels of 19 inflammatory proteins, including interleukin 6, according to Cedars-Sinai .
Camille Rousseau·May 7, 2026