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Jun 2023
51m 4s

Frontiers of Food Science: Do Sound and ...

Milk Street Radio
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Experimental psychologist Charles Spence introduces us to gastrophysics, the science of how the brain melds color, smell and sound to create powerful multisensory taste experiences. Plus, Nicola Twilley investigates the rise of alternative sugars; Alex Aïnouz goes on a hunt for the ultimate knife; and we offer a recipe inspired by Tel Aviv’s Shlomo & Doron, where hummus gets a Mexican twist.


Get the recipe for Hummus with Chipotle Black Beans and Tomato Salsa here.


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