All the Feels: How Texture Makes Taste

The squish of bananas, the squeak of mushrooms, the pop of a grape:
for some people, these textures are a delight—but for others,
they’re a total nightmare. Texture plays a huge role in how we
experience food, and yet it’s kind of a scientific conundrum. Why
do people—and entire cultures—experience the feeling of food
differently, and what’s going on in our mouths when we do? To find
out, we talk to scientists who've experimented with tooth-mounted
microphones, tongue twists modeled after pro swimmers, and
all-you-can-eat buffets. Plus, we go on a New York City Q adventure
(mochi doughnuts and boba tea!), and hear from lots of you
listeners about the feelings that make you squirm and swoon. Join
us this episode and get up in your mouthfeels. Learn more about
your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices