The Difference Between Taste and Flavor

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Apr. 06, 2013 Food & Drink

Mary Roach is a science writer with a keen sense of humor. His latest book is Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal.She explains how taste, flavor and innumerable biological actions work together to allow us to taste.

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Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Gillian Ferguson, Laryl Garcia, Sarah Rogozen, Harriet Ells

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