Treats!

About this episode

Andrew & Polly explore what makes a good treat with insights from a sensory scientist and musicians.

What's the best treat of all-time? From the food science of sugar rushes to the bellies of hungry musicians, Andrew & Polly ask their friends what makes a good treat. Sensory scientist Dr. Sara Yang explains how people evolved to think about food, why we like what we like, and how we make our decisions. Then Koo Koo's Brian and Neil expound on the virtues of sheet cake, old-fashioned donuts and ice cold lemonade. Thanks to our friends Elias, Bodin, Madelyn and Monk for sharing what they know about treats! To learn more or to be on the show, visit earsnacks.org - and thanks for listening!

People in this episode

Hosts: Andrew, Polly

Guests: Brian, Neil, Dr. Sara Yang

Topics covered

• food science
• treats
• evolution
• sensory science
• music

Keywords

• sugar rushes
• food preferences
• sheet cake
• old-fashioned donuts
• ice cold lemonade

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