A new taste for food

scientists are testing new ways for individuals to like certain foods. They have found that many people dont like the taste of oysters because they seem to be slimy while others don't like lemons because they are bitter. Scientists have found that a a like or dislike doen't only come from the taste buds in the tongue but also that it is molecules, receptors, brain structures and genetic code that will enable them to create flavors that will be come irresistible. They have found that certain foods a mother will eat with child will become a food that the child when born will also love. Scientists are useing a machine called a "sepbox" which is a high-performance liquid chromatograph, an instrument that separates compounds according to their chemical affinity with certain solvents and resins. This helps scientists see what types of flavors will taste good. With this new innovation to food it will make certain foods taste better and more appealing.

Christine Thompson