Does an apple, potato, and onion all taste the same if you eat them with your nose plugged?

A.) Yes

B.) No

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Mattie Austin

Physics

26 May, 17:06

Does an apple, potato, and onion all taste the same if you eat them with your nose plugged?

A.) Yes

B.) No

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Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Ronan Keller · Answer 1

Answer: A yes

Sherlyn Cooke · Answer 2

A) Yes

Explanation:

Majority of what we perceive as "taste" is actually due to our sense of smell.

If we remove the contribution of smell by plugging your nose, many people have reported that apples, potatoes and onions indeed do "taste" the same.

Does an apple, potato, and onion all taste the same if you eat them with your nose plugged?A.) YesB.) No

Does an apple, potato, and onion all taste the same if you eat them with your nose plugged?

A.) Yes

B.) No