Influence of external ear occlusion on food perception

ConclusionPlugging the ear canals led to increased mastication sound levels. Participants did not seem to consider these additional acoustic cues when they rated food freshness, food appreciation, and willingness of eating the specific food. Only men seemed to take these cues into account when they rated their habit consumption of soft food.

Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - February 18, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research