The experiment was divided into two groups based on their responses to a food selectivity questionnaire. 47 volunteers contains. These volunteers consist of people who dislike certain foods, want foods to be prepared in a certain way, have difficulty accepting new foods, or are picky people who have a combination of all these characteristics. Food was divided into groups and served in red, blue or white bowls. For dishes served on colored plates, color made no difference in perceived taste for non-picky eaters, while picky eaters reported variation in their taste sensations depending on the color of the bowl used.
Lorenzo Stafford, a psychologist at the University of Portsmouth in England, “This information could be useful to those trying to expand their food repertoire,” he said. “For example, if you want to encourage a picky eater to try more vegetables that are well known to be bitter, you could try serving them on a plate or bowl that is known to increase sweetness.” he added to his statements.
Ask all participants to eat from different colored bowls. salt and vinegar Samples of flavored potato chips were given, and volunteers were then asked to rank them by desirability, saltiness, and flavor intensity. Although bowl color did not seem to have any effect on flavor intensity, there were differences in the other two categories only for picky eaters. red and blue snacks in bowls saltier than white bowls as perceived, in red bowls snacks than other bowls less desirable perceived as. In line with previous research, the researchers suggest that packaging with which participants were generally familiar may have influenced their taste buds; For example, salty snacks are usually sold in blue packaging in the UK.
According to Stafford, learning more about how to nudge the behavior of people who struggle to eat a wide variety of foods can significantly improve the quality of life for both individuals and others around them. “Having restricted diets can lead to nutritional deficiencies, as well as health problems such as heart disease, poor bone health, and dental problems. It also has a social cost because normally enjoyable moments between family members are when picky eaters are embarrassed or pressured to eat,” said Stafford. When they feel under pressure, they can easily turn into stressful, anxious, and conflict-causing situations.” said.
It may seem strange at first that the color of a bowl can affect the taste of food, but some previous research has shown that lighting and music demonstrated how it can affect eating behaviors. After all, all our senses, including taste, are interconnected. “With further research, we can identify ways to positively impact a person’s diet and, as a result, their mental and physical health,” Stafford says.