Flavor Facts

Food is one of the most powerful ways to experience the world. Each cuisine tells a story—of geography, tradition, and innovation. Flavors are at the heart of these culinary experiences, allowing us to travel the globe through taste.

In today’s food landscape, flavors provide a bridge to new cultures, broadening our palates and appreciation for global cuisine.

Spices and flavors have been used for thousands of years all over the world, beginning when people used simple herbs or spices to flavor their food. Today, the flavor industry is comprised of hundreds of companies all over the world.

Farsighted, nearsighted, and 20/20 all represent your vision identity. But where do you fall on the taste-scale? Scientists refer to three categories to describe your tasting ability: supertaster, medium-taster, or – oh my – a non-taster.

February 1, 2018

By FEMA Staff

What gives meat its crave-worthy flavor? From umami compounds to the Maillard Reaction, discover the science behind meat flavor and why we love it.

Have you ever noticed that when you have a cold, food just doesn’t taste right? You’re not alone.