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A large part of what is perceived as the taste of foods is really due to the sense of smell. Often a cold plugs up the nose, so you lose your sense of smell and thus that part of the taste of foods.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt depends how your sick but it should smell the same if you don't have a blocked nose. It would most likely change it taste.
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∙ 12y agoYou're nose can get clogged with mucus, and smell is directly correlated with taste. If your nose is not clogged, but you cannot smell or taste, go to a doctor... Now
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∙ 11y agoMostly because of your nasal concessions and your tastebuds
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What does gustorial mean?
The word is gustatorial. Having to do wityh taste or the enjoyment of food. The word is gustatorial. Having to do wityh taste or the enjoyment of food.
Why a person suffering from cold may not enjoy the taste of his food?
fever and cold
Why are astronauts unable to taste their food while in space?
when fluid reditributes in the body, it interferes with sinuses no sinuses= no smell= no taste
Is it weird to think that cold food taste better than hot food?
No its not. If you like cold food better than hot food that's fine. Its your opinion. :)
Why should you not feel food tasty when suffers from cold?
Because a cold dulls your sense of taste and smell.
Does salt taste more in cold food?
No, actually it doesn't -- the reverse is true. For whatever reason, salt and other seasonings are less pronounced in cold food. So if you are seasoning food to taste when its hot or warm, and it will eventually be served cold, you need to keep in mind to add additional seasoning because it will be eaten cold.
Why you are unable to taste food?
Maybe you are either sick, or your tastebuds have slightly gone away due to smoking.
What makes German food unique?
german food is unique by the food having a spicy taste in the bratwurst
If you have asthma does it affect how you taste and smell food?
Having Asthma doesn't affect your sense of smell and taste
What could you taste in the trenches?
you can taste the dirt and mud in the air, the blood and smoke, stagnant water, cold food and the alcohol to get rid of the tastes. i hope this has helped .
What Causes of not be able to taste food?
if you have no saliva in your mouth you can not taste anything
Why does food taste bland when it is cold?
Cold food has a different flavor because of the reaction of the food on the tongue. If the food is heated, the reactions create a more tender food along with a smell. If the food smells nice, it will enhance the flavor automatically.
