What effect does sight and smell have on taste?

Answer 1

Smell and taste are linked through the vomeronasal organ. No sense of smell would mean no taste because 'taste' is smell plus the ability to detect sweet, sour and salty on various parts of the tongue.

Sight is more of a trigger for appetite and does not directly affect the ability to taste although some say that 'blind tasting' trains the senses to appreciate flavours.

but smell isn't everything! there are millions of taste buds on your tongue that allow you to sence the texture and TASTE of the food.

For more information go to the science buddies website (see related link).

Answer 2

Sight and smell both play a significant role in influencing our perception of taste. Visual cues like color and presentation can impact our expectations of flavor, while the olfactory system is closely linked to taste perception as it helps identify different aromas that contribute to the overall taste experience. When sight and smell are involved, they can either enhance or alter our perception of taste.

Answer 3

No, it doesn't. Well, unless you use your fingers to do dirty things and then lick them...then I can assure you that it will not affect the sense of taste. (:

Answer 4

yes, when you see something that looks really good your brain will try to think of what it tastes like. Also when you smell something good your brain will try the samething.