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Flavour perception has been rated as the strongest determinant of food choice in the elderly. Old age is often associated with inadequate nutritional status and diminished odour perception. Adjusting flavour to compensate for diminished odour perception may improve the quality of life for the increasingly older population. In this study, we test whether flavour amplification can induce changes in the consumption of particular food. The majority of the younger subjects prefer the low flavour soup, Quorn ® and yoghurt, while the elderly subjects prefer the high flavour level soup, Quorn ® and yoghurt. Comparing the consumed quantities of high and low flavour meals shows that for the younger subjects, flavour amplification decreases consumption levels of soup and yoghurt. For the elderly subjects, amplification of yoghurt increases consumed quantities. In conclusion, flavour amplification of food for the elderly deserves attention. Regular consumption of the products would improve nutritional status. Manipulation of flavour and other factors that determine the food choice of consumers in real life situations is a subject that deserves further study. |
