AChemS researchers study how salivary enzymes and oral processing influence taste perception and flavor release. From the first bite to the final swallow, understanding these dynamic changes helps us decode the full sensory experience of eating. https://t.co/4fRxr3CQgr

It's World Bread Day! 🥖 Why does plain bread taste sweet the longer you chew? Thank your saliva. Enzymes like amylase break starch into maltose and other sugars—so your taste perception can change over the course of a single bite. #WorldBreadDay!! #AChemS

AChemS researchers study sensory adaptation, taste receptor sensitivity, and how flavor compounds interact with our perception systems. Understanding these mechanisms reveals why desserts deliver such complex sensory experiences from start to finish.

It's National Dessert Day! 🍰 Why does that first bite of cake taste intense, but by the last, you barely notice the sweetness? Sensory adaptation—your taste receptors adjust to constant stimulation, dulling perception bite by bite. #NationalDessertDay!! #AChemS

AChemS researchers study flavor interactions, trigeminal sensations like carbonation, and how taste compounds enhance or suppress each other. This reveals why certain food and drink pairings create such satisfying sensory experiences. https://t.co/4fRxr3CQgr

It's National Pizza and Beer Day!🍕🍻 Why do they pair so perfectly? Beer's carbonation lifts fats and oils from cheese, while its bitterness balances pizza's saltiness and umami—creating the perfect flavor reset. #NationalPizzaAndBeerDay!! #AChemS

Our sense of smell is not as bad as you may think! Did you know that humans can ‘follow their nose’, just like dogs can, e.g. to track their prey? https://t.co/989xWDAP0V If you want to contribute to our fundraiser, please follow this link https://t.co/AJ3o7XMLXR.

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AChemS researchers study how different receptors transmit specific information from the mouth to the brain for integration of multisensory information like taste, smell, and texture. This allows us to perceive some of our favorite foods! 🔗

🥞 It’s National Pancake Day! 🥞 From crispy edges to fluffy centers, pancakes hit every note—texture, taste, and pure buttery bliss. Who knew breakfast could be such a full-on sensory masterpiece? #NationalPancakeDay!! #AChemS

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The sense of smell is a very powerful trigger for memories. A familiar smell can take you back to childhood or remind you of a past love. Smell taps directly into the brain's memory centers and is the bearer of our most vivid recollections! https://t.co/391DpBQz1M

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Did you know that expectation of how a food should taste influences what you think it tastes like? Our expectations, drawn from previous experiences, are very important in enhancing or diminishing how we perceive the foods and beverages we eat and drink https://t.co/VI42W4v8CR

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Have you ever eaten or drunk something that made your stomach sick and now can't stand its taste? That's conditioned taste aversion—an evolutionary mechanism that can save us from harmful food after just one mistaken bite. https://t.co/oZbvobGJvC

Did you know that olfactory sensory neurons of your nose and taste cells of your mouth regenerate during life, so that your sense of smell and taste remains fresh and sharp? https://t.co/yN3qEip4aW Contribute to our fundraiser, please follow this link

Did you know that babies and rodents pull funny faces when they taste something sour or bitter? It’s an instinct to not eat bad or harmful foods. https://t.co/6CNZtgdxhJ If you want to contribute to our fundraiser, please follow this link https://t.co/AJ3o7XMLXR.

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Did you know that as we age, taste and smell tend to diminish, which can negatively affect everything from eating habits to personal safety. Understanding the changes that occur is key to improving the health and quality of life for older adults. https://t.co/e1AliEzwPG