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Sensory Stories: 77% of people add spice to their food. Are you one? The way in which we cook and eat is dependent on the senses of taste and smell. Our appreciation (or not) of food is reliant on these senses. It is widely known that if you cannot smell what you are about to eat (due to blocked nodes), food is far less appetising and enjoyable. Read our sensory blog to learn more about the 7 senses https://lnkd.in/d433-ejW #sensoryintelligence #sensory #7senses

Mark your calendars! You won't want to miss this Fireside chat. We discuss how colour impacts the overall food and beverage experience as we dive into topics like: 💬 Colour as a language and communication tool 👅 Colour's influence on flavour identity 😄 How colour in foods and beverages can trigger moods & emotions Register here: https://lnkd.in/gjq5sP4Z #foodscience #foodandbeverage #culinary #naturalcolors #colorpsychology #foodinnovation

#30daysfoodscienceandtechnologychallenge Ever thought about being a Hood sensory tester? It's all about tasting and giving feedback on flavors. Here's how to do it: 1. Train Your Taste Buds: Try lots of different foods and drinks to get good at telling them apart. 2. Use All Your Senses: Pay attention to how things look, smell, feel, and even sound. It all matters! 3. Learn the Words: Get familiar with the words people use to talk about flavors, like sweet, sour, or fruity. 4. Stay Consistent: Try to always test things the same way so your feedback is reliable. 5. Notice the Details: Don't miss anything – even the smallest differences in taste or smell. Being a Hood sensory tester is about being curious and really paying attention to what you're tasting. Sound interesting?" Happy new week #sensorytips #foodscience #sensoryevaluation

Why Brew a Pour Over Coffee? ☕️✨ • Flavor Control: Pour over lets you control every aspect, from grind size to pour rate, ensuring a perfect cup every time. Customize to your taste! • Freshness: Experience the freshest flavors with each cup. The slow, steady process brings out the coffee's best, highlighting unique notes and aromas. • Mindful Ritual: It’s more than just coffee; it’s a moment of mindfulness. The process encourages you to slow down, appreciate the aroma, and savor each sip. • Simplicity: No fancy machines needed! Just a pour over, filter, and your favorite beans. It’s an artful yet simple way to brew. • Consistency: Once you find your perfect method, the pour over delivers a consistently delicious cup, making it a reliable morning ritual. Brew your next cup with intention. #PourOverPerfection #CoffeeLovers #MindfulBrewing #CoffeeCulture #SipRituals

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When it comes to ground coffee, there's a wide range of options to choose from. Understanding the different types can help you narrow down your choices and find the perfect match for your taste preferences. Some common types of ground coffee include:

How can you remember smells? How long do you think it takes to distinguish one smell from another?   Sensory Consultant Yvonne Spethmann from KIN Food institute wrote in a recent article that human senses are still very important in ensuring the quality of food and, besides appearance, taste and consistency, the factor smell, or odour, can be directly linked to a pleasant or unpleasant experience when eating food. Thus, helping one categorize whether certain food is good or if it’s gone spoiled. In one of our surveys, a panellists affirmed that the experiences with good or bad smell are normally linked to emotions and feelings. I.eg., the smell of sunscreen makes one think about warm weather and holidays, while the smell of spoiled chicken, may lead the person to a state of unwellness. Do you want to know more about Sensory training and the test of our newly developed sensor? Read about how human senses ensure the quality of our food here: https://lnkd.in/epBiDvX5. Translation in German here: https://lnkd.in/eAQF-_xP and in Danish here: https://lnkd.in/evrZFJTz #Interreg #EU #madewithinterreg # reducefoodwaste #resourceefficiency #digitalnose

Want to better read yourself? Here's how👇🏼 Imagine that you’re learning how to cook. The process would require you to cultivate sensitivity in your palette that senses six basic tastes — sweet, sour, salty, bitter, savory, and umami. Along these lines, our interoceptive palette includes: - Mental (racing thoughts or foggy vs. calm and alert) - Awareness (expanded and receptive vs. narrow and protective) - Posture (open and relaxed vs. tense and collapsed) - Breath (deep, slow, and soft vs. shallow and rapid) - Emotion (gratitude, joy, sadness, etc.) Just as with a chef composing a five-course tasting menu,  there is an infinite number of flavor permutations within these categories. As with training your flavor palette,  interoception is a skill that can be cultivated through curiosity and intentional experimentation. There are three experiments you can make to build your own interoceptive capacity. 📍Read more about it here https://lnkd.in/d5kmxQDQ #wellbeing #physicalandmentalhealth #holisticwellness #mentalfitness

☕️🌿 The Great Caffeine Showdown: Green Tea vs. Black Tea vs. Coffee! 🌿☕️ Hello, LinkedIn community! Ever pondered the caffeine differences between your morning cup of green tea, black tea, and coffee? 🧐 Understanding these differences can be a game-changer for your productivity and well-being. 🔍 Green Tea: Offers a gentle, sustained energy boost with added health benefits. Perfect for those mid-morning slumps! 🔍 Black Tea: Provides a robust kick, balancing strong flavor with a moderate caffeine punch. Ideal for that early afternoon pick-me-up. 🔍 Coffee: Delivers an instant energy surge to jumpstart your day, but is it the best choice for long-term focus? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eb9MU5QA Let's dive into the nuances and science behind these beloved beverages. Share your thoughts and experiences—what's your go-to drink and why? Let's start a conversation about making smarter, healthier choices for our daily routines. ☕ #CaffeineInsights #TeaVsCoffee #GreenTeaBenefits #BlackTeaPerks #CoffeeBoost #ProductivityHacks #WiseWellnessWizard

Would you rather lose your sense of taste or your sense of smell? If I had to choose between losing my sense of smell or sense of taste, I would definitely choose to lose my sense of smell. I am a big foodie, and I really enjoy tasting different foods and flavors, so losing my sense of taste would be a nightmare for me. On the other hand, losing my sense of smell might not be as disruptive to my daily life. While smell is important for certain things like detecting danger or enjoying certain aromas, I think I would be able to cope with that loss much more easily than losing my sense of taste.