Taste

Enjoy mangoes but stay away from artificially ripened ones: Here's how to check

May 13, 2024

Enjoy mangoes but stay away from artificially ripened ones: Here's how to check

Mangoes that are not naturally ripened often emit a chemical odour.

January 24, 2022
From Kolkata to Kerala, some lip-smacking tales of biriyani

Food connoisseurs and chefs, who have dished out a plethora of biriyanis, share some lip-smacking tales of the delicacy.
September 13, 2021
Samosa: Unravelling the history of Ghiyath Shahi's culinary adventure

The humble samosa of today makes a grand appearance in Ni’matnama. The street food of today has been glorified in 10 gastronomic creative ways.
November 06, 2020
How harmful is Ajinomoto?

Ajinomoto is not an ingredient but is the name of a Japanese company that produces seasonings, cooking oils, frozen food, sweeteners and more.
February 08, 2020
Eat your food with hands to enjoy it more

Why people eat rice with hands in most parts of India? Because directly touching the food makes experience of eating more enjoyable, say researchers.
November 16, 2019
Why food tastes better when you are hungry

Appetite is related to the hypothalamus in the brain. Thirst and sexual drive, too, are controlled by this gland.
June 13, 2019
Do you eat while standing? It ups stress, mutes taste buds

A study looked at how the vestibular sense, which is responsible for balance, posture and spatial orientation, interacts with the system, which impacts taste and flavour.