Day 160 of 365
June 9
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Food Science The Science of Taste and Smell
Humans can detect about 10,000 different odors but only 5 basic tastes. Most of what we call 'flavor' is actually smell - that's why food tastes bland when you have a cold. Taste buds regenerate every 10-14 days, which is why burned tongues heal relatively quickly.
💡 Did you know?
Astronauts report food tastes bland in space because fluids shift to their heads, causing stuffiness!
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