Cheers to in-flight umami.
If you’re not sure what to order, may we suggest a Bloody Mary?
According to science, they taste even better at 30,000 feet.
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The team found the noisier the environment, the harder it was for participants to detect sweetness.
However, savory flavors (known as “umami”) were still easy for participants to pick up.
“Our study confirmed that in an environment of loud noise, our sense of taste is compromised.
Cornell scientists aren’t the only ones to confirm this tasty finding.
This once again points to the fact that umami-rich foods are indeed the best tasting in the air.
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