Quirky World: Love at first bite could ruin your appetite
But be careful not to order one that is too good — it is likely to spoil your enjoyment of the main course, new research suggests.
Food scientist Jacob Lahne, from Drexel University in Philadelphia, said: “It’s always worth remembering that our experiences are contextual — that is, what we like and don’t like, or taste and don’t taste, is not objective but related to the environment, our state of mind and many other variables. If you have a fantastic appetiser and then the main seems lacklustre, that could be because of this type of contrast effect.”
