date:May 30, 2012
units,said the researchers.
The presence ofa molecule, even at a relatively high level, does not mean that it significantly contributes to either flavour or liking,they noted.
Sweet smells
The team also revealed that some flavour volatiles influence the perception of sweetness through the sense of smell.
In other words,said Klee,there are volatile chemicals unrelated to sugars that make things taste sweeter.
Such a finding raises the possibility that these volatiles could be up-regulated in