FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

SENSORY EVALUATION AND TESTING

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What taste factors are affected by age?
A
TemperatureAgeTaste blind
B
ColorTextureSmell
C
astringencyvolatilityaroma
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The number of taste buds decreases as you age. Each remaining taste bud also begins to shrink. Sensitivity to the five tastes often declines after age 60. In addition, your mouth produces less saliva as you age.

Detailed explanation-2: -Our behavioral results showed that compared with the normal sighted, blind subjects have increased thresholds for taste detection and taste identification. This finding is at odds with the superior performance of congenitally blind subjects in several tactile, auditory and olfactory tasks.

Detailed explanation-3: -After age 60, you may begin to lose the ability to distinguish the taste of sweet, salty, sour, and bitter foods.

Detailed explanation-4: -Age. As you age, taste discrimination tends to decrease. Hunger. Whether you’re overly hungry or satiated, your preference and discrimination abilities are often compromised. Meal Timing & Choice. Smoking. Taste Experiences/Upbringing. Current Health Status. COVID-19. Temperature. More items •04-Mar-2022

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