Neurogastronomy

Neurogastronomy is the scientific study of how our brain perceives and experiences flavor and taste. It explores the complex interactions between our senses—such as taste, smell, sight, and touch—and how they shape our overall flavor perception. By understanding these processes, researchers can explain why foods taste different depending on context, environment, or individual differences. Neurogastronomy combines neuroscience, psychology, and culinary science to enhance the way we enjoy food, improve flavor experiences, and develop new culinary techniques or treatments for taste disorders.