Here's the translation of the given content: "Fun Talk About the Mysteries of Taste and Smell"

Author: Katsuzō Kurihara
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The author is the president of the Japan Society for Taste and Smell. The book uses simple language to introduce the structure of taste and smell, as well as the mechanisms of umami and aroma, combining the author's experimental experiences and interesting anecdotes from daily life. It allows readers to learn about the science of taste and smell, umami and aroma, in a relaxed reading experience, helping us better appreciate life. The book consists of ten chapters:
Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 introduce the relationship between taste and smell in daily life;
Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 discuss the fascinating functions of the sense of smell in animals and humans;
Chapter 5 explains the role of sensory organs;
Chapter 6 and Chapter 7 describe the properties of umami and aroma substances;
Chapter 8 introduces the structure of sensory organs that perceive and recognize umami and aroma;
Chapter 9 presents applied research results based on this study;
Chapter 10 explains how the brain summarizes food information captured by sensory organs and describes how the brain's structure judges the umami and aroma of food.