FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -[6, 7] found that savoury odours increased the appetite for (other) savoury foods and decreased the appetite for sweet foods, and vice versa. In earlier research, exposure to food odours (pizza, cookies) increased appetite, liking and craving for the food that was smelled in restrained eaters [8, 9].

Detailed explanation-2: -Studies at the NIH show that the scent of lavender oil and its active component, linalool, affects the autonomic nerves and increases appetite. Additionally, both peppermint and ginger essential oils are said to reduce the symptoms of nausea, which is a common reason for people to lose their appetite.

Detailed explanation-3: -Odor stimuli play a major role in perception of food flavor. Food-related odors have also been shown to increase rated appetite, and induce salivation and release of gastric acid and insulin.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the presence of food, olfactory signals can be perceived before consumption, and may stimulate appetite in anticipation of food intake. Several studies have now clearly demonstrated that odors trigger appetite specifically for the cued product (Fedoroff et al.