Has food ever seemed to lose its flavor when you had a cold or an allergy attack? Why did it happen? Have you had the experience of growing accustomed to a noxious odor so that you have lost awareness of it?
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This happens because our sense of taste is closely linked to our sense of smell. When you have a cold or an allergy attack, your nasal passages can become congested or inflamed, which can temporarily block your sense of smell. Without the ability to smell, the Show more…
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As mentioned earlier, a food's flavor represents an interaction of both gustatory and olfactory information. Think about the last time you were seriously congested due to a cold or the flu. What changes did you notice in the flavors of the foods that you ate during this time?
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