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Appetite January 2017 PMID 27784634

"Smooth operator": Music modulates the perceived creaminess, sweetness, and bitterness of chocolate.

Felipe Reinoso Carvalho, Qian Janice Wang, Raymond van Ee, Dominique Persoone, Charles Spence

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across 3 sources since May 2020

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May 2020 – Feb 2024

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The overall digital discussions are minimal and neutral, exemplified by comments that simply note the routine nature of school meals, such as '日常や学校給食でも応用できそうの', which do not directly engage with the research or its implications. The tone is straightforward and dismissive of deeper analysis, reflecting a lack of substantial interest or impact.

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The discussions do not clearly support or oppose the publication, as they are very brief and neutral in tone.

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The posts show minimal interest, primarily just affirming basic familiarity or routine practices without deeper engagement.

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Abstract in brief

  • This study explores how different sounds, specifically music, can influence how we perceive the texture and taste of chocolate, like making it seem creamier or sweeter.
  • Participants tasted identical chocolates while listening to either a creamy or a rough soundtrack; the creamy sound made the chocolate seem more creamy and sweet, even though the chocolate itself didn't change.
  • Interestingly, while the sound affected how they perceived the chocolate, it didn't change how much they liked it overall, showing that sound can influence perception without impacting enjoyment.]
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@RiekoKomiyama · X

日常や学校給食でも応用できそうではある。 https://t.co/05DlGuJFFY

May 27, 2020 · 8 likes · 1 share · 12,264 followers View post →
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RT @RiekoKomiyama: 日常や学校給食でも応用できそうではある。 https://t.co/05DlGuJFFY

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@TTStaido10 · X

RT @RiekoKomiyama: 日常や学校給食でも応用できそうではある。 https://t.co/05DlGuJFFY

May 28, 2020 · 1 share · 83 followers View post →
小宮山利恵子 | 『なぜ？どうして？の伸ばし方』
@RiekoKomiyama · X

日常や学校給食でも応用できそうではある。 https://t.co/05DlGuJFFY

May 27, 2020 · 8 likes · 1 share · 12,264 followers View post →
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