Salivary proteins were found to change in a series of sensory evaluation tests supporting the idea that saliva modifies flavor and that in turn modifies dietary choices.
Saliva is crucial for tasting and digesting food, but scientists have now found that it may have another, more subtle role. Salivary proteins could be part of a feedback loop that influences how food tastes to people -- and by extension, what foods they're willing to eat. The researchers hope that, one day, their findings could help consumers stick to a healthier diet....
Salivary proteins were found to change in a series of sensory evaluation tests supporting the idea that saliva modifies flavor and that in turn modifies dietary choices.
Saliva is crucial for tasting and digesting food, but scientists have now found that it may have another, more subtle role. Salivary proteins could be part of a feedback loop that influences how food tastes to people -- and by extension, what foods they're willing to eat. The researchers hope that, one day, their findings could help consumers stick to a healthier diet....