35 fascinating science-backed food facts

Have you ever wondered why we feel a sensation of high when we eat spicy food? Or why fat makes everything taste better? Why food tastes bland on planes, or why tomato juice is so popular? This article will provide you with 35 absolutely fascinating science-backed food facts. Are you ready?

It’s not you, it’s your brain

1. We often say that ‘the best memories are made around the table’. The reason for this is that eating together leads to the release of endorphins which are responsible for social bonding and general well being. 1

2. Are you a lover of potato crisps and other crispy treats? Science has found that the crunchier the food, the better its perceived flavour. As a matter of fact, some of the products on the market have been specifically engineered to sound crunchier.

3. Studies have shown that round plates make our brain think the food served on them tastes sweeter than food served on square plates.

4. Food loses about 30% of its flavour when tasted in the sky. This is caused by the lack of humidity in the air, which decreases our ability to use our orthonasal and retronasal…