Do Color Cues Affect Flavor Perception?

 

Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 2010, Volume 31

Nolan, K. A.

Abstract

In this workshop, participants will test the hypothesis that vision is connected to taste. While blindfolded, they will taste five flavors of Skittles candy and then taste the candy with their eyes open. They will record their results to be added to a growing database that began with high school students in the St. Francis College Summer Science Academy. Tasters will discuss how this can be turned into an inquiry-based lab for their students. This experiment is appropriate for all levels, from non-science majors to anatomy and physiology students. It might even be included as an exercise in food chemistry and/or nutrition.

Keywords:  sensory perception, taste receptors

University of Delaware (2009)