Discover the scientific theories of why melted cheese tastes better than unmelted cheese, according to two food scientists.
And not just because it includes pasta and (hopefully) some higher-quality cheddar.
It was my call to dig in.
Why does melted cheese tend to taste better?
Researchers at Yale have studied how ourcentral nervous system responds to fatty foods.
Hence why we might be instantly drawn to the melted cheese-covered nacho every single time.
otolaryngologist affiliated with Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana
(Anyone else struggling through the cottage cheese renaissance?)
While hexadecanoic acid and butanoic acid are more abundant free fatty acids in cold Edam cheese, Alibrandi says.
Alibrandi caveats that not all melted cheeses will react in the same way.
According to Alibrandi, theres another important reason why we may enjoy melted cheese more than most unmelted cheese.
A registered dietitian shares a guide to alternative cheese that taste great melted or unmelted.
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