The experiment involved 47 volunteers divided into fussy and non fussy; they answered a questionnaire to choose food
A study conducted by the University of Portsmouth in the UK looked at the effect of color between picky and non-picky eaters. The conclusion was that the perception of taste can change depending on the color of the food container. The results were published in the scientific journal Food quality and preference🇧🇷
Previous research has already shown that the smell and texture of Foods it can affect taste in picky palates, but little is known about the other senses.
The experiment involved 47 volunteers who were divided into two groups (picky and non-picky) based on their responses to a food selection questionnaire.
There is no way to define a picky eater, but the category could include people who follow a strict diet, have a strong aversion to certain foods, require them to be prepared in a specific way, have difficulty accepting new foods, or who show signs of a combination of all of these characteristics.
The color of the bowl alters the perception of flavour
Participants had to taste the same appetizers served in bowls red🇧🇷 white And blue🇧🇷
According to the analyses, both the perception of salinity (amount of salt) and the convenience of foods were influenced by color in the fussy group, but not in the non-fussy group.
The snack in question was classified as a blackberry savory in the red and blue bowl as opposed to the white, and less desirable when served in the red bowl.
To the UKyou snacks salty snacks are often sold in blue packaging, and the team believes this may explain some of the salinity findings.
“Having restricted diets can lead to nutritional deficiencies and health problems such as heart disease, bone and dental health issues,” said Lorenzo Stafford, an olfactory researcher in the University of Portsmouth’s department of psychology.
According to the team, more research is needed to understand whether these findings extend beyond the foods and colors tested so far.
“This knowledge can be useful for anyone looking to expand their food repertoire,” adds Stafford.
For example, if you want to encourage a picky eater to try more vegetables known to be seen as bitter, try serving them on a plate or bowl known to boost sweetness, they explained.
“Through further research we may determine ways to help positively influence a person’s diet and, consequently, their mental and physical health.”
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