Food Oral Processing: Fundamentals of Eating and Sensory Perception

Presents a comprehensive update on the science of eating, drinking, and sensory perception Understanding how food is consumed, broken down, and perceived in the mouth is central to the study of sensory science and the development of healthier, more appealing food products.Food Oral Processing: Fundamentals of Eating and Sensory Perception provides an authoritative and fully updated exploration of the physics, physiology, and psychology of oral processing.With international interest in food texture, flavor release, and nutrition at an all-time high, this authoritative resource brings together essential foundations with the latest research advances in the field.The second edition of Food Oral Processing significantly expands upon its predecessor, featuring 37 chapters that address both revised and emerging areas of inquiry.In addition to in-depth discussion of mastication, swallowing, and oral rheology, the book explores new developments in mass transfer mechanisms of aroma and taste com