How Long to Read Flavor: The Science of Our Most Neglected Sense

How Long Does it Take to Read Flavor: The Science of Our Most Neglected Sense?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 20 minutes to read Flavor: The Science of Our Most Neglected Sense by Bob Holmes

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

A journey into the surprising science behind our flavor senses. Can you describe how the flavor of halibut differs from that of red snapper? How the taste of a Fuji apple differs from a Spartan? For most of us, this is a difficult task: flavor remains a vague, undeveloped concept that we don’t know enough about to describe—or appreciate—fully. In this delightful and compelling exploration of our most neglected sense, veteran science reporter Bob Holmes shows us just how much we’re missing. Considering every angle of flavor from our neurobiology to the science and practice of modern food production, Holmes takes readers on a journey to uncover the broad range of factors that can affect our appreciation of a fine meal or an exceptional glass of wine. He peers over the shoulders of some of the most fascinating food professionals working today, from cutting-edge chefs to food engineers to mathematicians investigating the perfect combination of pizza toppings. He talks with flavor and olfactory scientists, who describe why two people can experience remarkably different sensations from the same morsel of food, and how something as seemingly unrelated as cultural heritage can actually impact our sense of smell. Along the way, even more surprising facts are revealed: that cake tastes sweetest on white plates; that wine experts’ eyes can fool their noses; and even that language can affect our sense of taste. Flavor expands our curiosity and understanding of one of our most intimate sensations, while ultimately revealing how we can all sharpen our senses and our enjoyment of the things we taste. Certain to fascinate everyone from gourmands and scientists to home cooks and their guests, Flavor will open your mind—and palette—to a vast, exciting sensory world.

How long is Flavor: The Science of Our Most Neglected Sense?

Flavor: The Science of Our Most Neglected Sense by Bob Holmes is 320 pages long, and a total of 80,000 words.

This makes it 108% the length of the average book. It also has 98% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Flavor: The Science of Our Most Neglected Sense Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 17 minutes to read Flavor: The Science of Our Most Neglected Sense aloud.

What Reading Level is Flavor: The Science of Our Most Neglected Sense?

Flavor: The Science of Our Most Neglected Sense is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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