Bitterness in Sweeteners

Olfaction

Umami

Wine Glass Shape

Impact of Color on Wine

Taste Tongue Map Myth

Cultured Yellow Perch

Disgusting Flavors

Ohio State SSG

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Tasting Science

In the News

The following are assorted quotes and coverage of Jeannine Delwiche, Ph.D. and her research in the popular press and on the air.

Importance of Bitterness in Liking of Sweeteners

Based upon research conducted by Amanda Warnock and presented at an American Chemical Society symposium.

 

OSU research news:    pdf    OSU archives 

 

Interview with KMOX (CBS affiliate) science reporter, St. Louis, MO   mp3


And the Winner is... the Nose

On October 4, 2004, "The Conversation" (an hour long KUOW NPR show, based in Puget Sound)  focused upon recent advances in olfaction inspired by the awarding of the Nobel Prize to Dr. Linda Buck. The last half-hour focused upon general questions about olfaction

 

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Umami

Interest in umami arises from time to time in the media. The Plain Dealer has covered this topic and asked for comments from Dr. Delwiche.

 

        Flavor Boost             How to Umami

Importance of Wine Glass Shape

Despite the popularity of specialty wine glasses, research has indicated that they have a very limited impact on the perception of wine. Dr. Delwiche's research on this topic has been covered in the popular press.

 

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Importance of Color on Perception of Wine

Research has shown that changing the color of a wine changes flavor perception of the wine. Dr. Delwiche's research on this topic was covered in the Sacramento Bee.

 

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The Taste Tongue Map Myth

Despite the fact that many still teach it, the taste tongue map is not correct. Its very existence is based  upon the misinterpretation of an article originally written in German. This and other misconceptions in wine were covered in the Sacramento Bee.

 

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Cultured Yellow Perch

Dr. Delwiche has conducted research that examines consumer perception of cultured yellow perch in comparison to market competitors. This research was covered by the Dayton Daily News.

 

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The Most Disgusting Flavor

Roger Highfield wrote "The Science of Harry Potter: How Magic Really Works." In one chapter, he discusses Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans, quoting several experts on taste and smell perception.

 

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The Ohio State University Sensory Science Group

While Dr. Delwiche was the head of the OSU SSG, the Columbus Dispatch covered sensory science and the research of the group.

 

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