51. Fragrance & Flavor – Art & Science Taste Buds in epithelium of tongue, soft palate, pharynx, larynx and epiglottis. 2000-5000 taste buds in humans, but large variation. Taste (Gustation) - sensitivity to substances in solution TASTE = GUSTATION
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53. Fragrance & Flavor – Art & Science Smell (Olfaction) - sensitivity to substances in gaseous phase - a distant sense SMELL = OLFACTION
54. Fragrance & Flavor – Art & Science How We Smell - Odorants are volatile chemicals carried by inhaled air to the Regio olfactoria (olfactory epithelium) located in the roof of the two nasal cavities of the human nose, just below and between the eyes. The olfactory region of each of the two nasal passages in humans is a small area of about 2.5 square centimeters containing in total approximately 50 million primary sensory receptor cells. Olfactory Region (Regio olfactoria)
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58. Fragrance & Flavor – Art & Science Computer Modeling of New Odorants Olfactophoric Model of Sandalwood Odorants Javanol (Yellow) vs. beta-Santalol (Blue)
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60. Fragrance & Flavor – Art & Science The Proof is in the Pudding Chef’s and flavor application specialists determine use levels and food applications. Flavor Research