cheryl
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What’s the buzz? Let’s talk about numbing ingredients - The Buzz
When we talk about sensory qualities of foods, there’s one we often miss: numbing.
When it comes to the sensory aspects food, we mostly consider characteristics like taste, texture, and temperature. But something we rarely talk about is the physical feeling it leaves us with, and when we do, it’s typically regarding spiciness. The sensation we don’t discuss very often is numbing.
Very few foods have this analgesic effect, but they do exist, and when used properly, just like any great ingredient, they can be absolutely delicious. Some of these items are readily available, while at least one is a little trickier to get a hold of, but they’re all fascinating in their own way.
When we talk about sensory qualities of foods, there’s one we often miss: numbing.
When it comes to the sensory aspects food, we mostly consider characteristics like taste, texture, and temperature. But something we rarely talk about is the physical feeling it leaves us with, and when we do, it’s typically regarding spiciness. The sensation we don’t discuss very often is numbing.
Very few foods have this analgesic effect, but they do exist, and when used properly, just like any great ingredient, they can be absolutely delicious. Some of these items are readily available, while at least one is a little trickier to get a hold of, but they’re all fascinating in their own way.