Eating with your eyes: Virtual reality can alter taste

(Cornell University) Humans not only relish the sweet, savory and saltiness of foods, but they are influenced by the environment in which they eat. Cornell University food scientists used virtual reality to show how people's perception of real food can be altered by their surroundings, according to research published in the Journal of Food Science.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news