MCTH-510: Taste, Palate, and Sensory Perception Wellness for Culinarians

This course will delve into the science of how we taste, how our tastes change over time or due to various influences, and how we can train and develop our palates with the goal of enjoying more healthful foods. Students will discover how to optimize the use of ingredients and employ flavor combinations to create craveable foods appropriate for a variety of populations and consumption patterns. The focus will include exploration of sensory perceptions through taste, aroma, texture, sound, and visual appearance. Students will explore the notion of "good cooking begins with good ingredients." Finally, this course will enhance knowledge of sensory and taste evaluation through lectures, readings, and selected case studies and activities.