Sensory Perception

• Sensory perception significantly affects food choices.
• Taste and smell strongly influence food preferences as they indicate palatability, flavour, and freshness.
• The appearance of food, including colour, shape, and texture, impacts the desire to consume it.
• The texture of food affects food choices. For example, some people may prefer soft and creamy foods over crunchy and crisp ones.
• The sound of food being prepared or consumed can also influence food choices.
• Sensory perception is a critical determinant of the foods people choose to eat.