Is what you think of as “taste” largely smell? Cut up an apple and a pear, hold your nose, and chew. Can you tell which is which? Now release your nose and allow yourself to smell as you eat. Now can...

Is what you think of as “taste” largely smell? Cut up an apple and a pear, hold your nose, and chew. Can you tell which is which? Now release your nose and allow yourself to smell as you eat. Now can you tell which is which? This exploration can also be performed with different flavors of candy, jarred baby food, etc.