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SUMMARY:An introduction to Molecular Gastronomy - Why do we like some food
 s and hate others ? - Dr Peter Barham\, H H Wills Physics Laboratory\, Uni
 versity of Bristol
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CONTACT:John Wilkins
DESCRIPTION:What makes some foods taste really good together while other p
 airings are just plain disgusting? In this short demonstration lecture we 
 will explore how we actually use all our senses to assess the food we eat.
  We use our eyes to see the colour\, shape and size\, our ears to hear any
  sizzling or crackling\, we use our hands to feel the texture\, our tongue
 s to sense the taste\, our noses to sense the aroma and all the nerves in 
 our mouths to assess the mouthfeel. We integrate all these sensations into
  what we call the flavour and then decide whether or not we like it. We wi
 ll see how the same meat can be prepared and cooked in different ways to g
 ive very different flavours and textures. We will show how some flavour co
 mbinations work well while others do not. Finally we will show how using i
 tems from the science lab can allow us to do things that are otherwise imp
 ossible in the kitchen.\n \nThere will be the opportunity for audience par
 ticipation in some taste experiments.\n \nDr Barham\, one of the pioneers 
 of the new science of Molecular Gastronomy\, has collaborated with Heston 
 Blumenthal (chef proprietor of the Fat Duck). He is the author of 'The Sci
 ence of Cooking'\, and a regular contributor to national newspapers and ra
 dio. He has appeared on TV\, and was recently scientific adviser and major
  contributor to the series 'Kitchen Chemistry' (Discovery Channel).\n \nTh
 e lecture is targeted at anyone interested in food. Suitable for families 
 (children age 12+). \nFree admission. N.B. No tickets - so come early to g
 et a good seat. Doors open at 18:30. \nPlease advise us if you intend to b
 ring a group (>6)\, and check www.soci.org for the latest news on this and
  other SCI events. \n\nContact : John Wilkins\, T 01234 782858\, E john.wi
 lkins@insense.co.uk 
LOCATION:Unilever Lecture Theatre\, Unilever Centre\, Chemistry\, Departme
 nt of
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