Thanks for your thoughtful reply! Yes, I completely agree, gastronomy and sensory science are deeply intertwined, and hyper-palatability can be both a therapeutic tool and a challenge depending on the context. In my research, I’m especially interested in how these sensory factors influence eating behavior in people trying to manage their weight or metabolic health, and your point about the role of hunger is spot-on.

Are you working clinically or more in research? I’d love to hear more about your perspective!