Taste but not smell sensitivities are linked to dietary macronutrient composition

S Abeywickrema, R Ginieis, I Oey, T Perry, RSJ Keast… - Appetite, 2023 - Elsevier
Macronutrient intake and composition of diets (ie, carbohydrate, protein, and fat) can vary
substantially across individuals. Chemosensory functions are hypothesised to play a key …

Postbiotics in the Bakery Products: Applications and Nutritional Values

A Asqardokht-Aliabadi, V Sarabi-Aghdam… - Probiotics and …, 2024 - Springer
In recent years, the consumption of postbiotics has gained significant attention due to their
potential health benefits. However, their application in the bakery industry remains …

[HTML][HTML] Rejection thresholds for sweetness reduction in a model drink predict dietary sugar intake

M Peng, R Ginieis, S Abeywickrema… - Food Quality and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Links between individual sweetness perception and sugar intake have been previously
explored, with highly contrasting results. The current study aims to test individual-based …

Taste sensitivities mediate differential snack choices across BMI groups: a study with New Zealand young male individuals

S Abeywickrema, R Ginieis, M Peng - Obesity, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Objective This study aimed to: 1) test for the link between snack choices and BMI using a
novel sensory‐based classification method; and 2) elucidate the role of gustatory sensitivity …

Phenotypic differences in taste hedonics: The effects of sweet liking

RM Armitage, V Iatridi, CT Vi, MR Yeomans - Food Quality and Preference, 2023 - Elsevier
Phenotypic differences in sweet liking are well known, but how they relate to actual eating
habits and liking for other taste qualities remains unclear. In Experiment One (222 …

Impacts of COVID-19 on Food Choices and Eating Behavior among New Zealand University Students

JC McCormack, M Peng - Foods, 2024 - mdpi.com
Extensive research suggests that COVID-19 infection can lead to persistent changes in taste
and smell perception. These sensory changes have the potential to exert lasting impacts on …

Sensory specific satiety or appetite? Investigating effects of retronasally-introduced aroma and taste cues on subsequent real-life snack intake

S Abeywickrema, I Oey, M Peng - Food Quality and Preference, 2022 - Elsevier
Exposure to sensory cues has been shown to profoundly affect sensory-specific appetite
and satiety in empirical settings. The present study aims to understand whether taste and …

Salty and Savoury Snacks Compliance with 2016 and 2019 Sodium Content Targets—Durban Market, South Africa

N Zama, K Ramdass, K Mokgohloa - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
South Africans consume a significantly high amount of sodium from salty snacks. The study
aimed to evaluate savoury snacks (ready-to-eat savoury snacks, flavoured potato crisps and …

[HTML][HTML] Impacts of motherhood on energy intake and macronutrient choice: A comparative study

H Browne, M Garratt, M Peng - Food quality and preference, 2025 - Elsevier
Motherhood is associated with substantial physiological and psychological changes in a
women's life; however, understanding remains limited with regard to eating behavioural …

Evaluating sensory impacts of sustained Plant-Based Diets: Altered sensitivity and hedonic responses to Meat-Related odours in Sri Lankan young adults

S Abeywickrema, S Gunathunga, JK Walpita… - Food Quality and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The global surge in the adoption of plant-based diets (PBD) over the past decade, driven by
an increasing awareness of its health and environmental advantages, underscores the need …