Why We Like What We Like  Can we really taste the difference, or
is it all just down to context? i i  hide captionCan we really
taste the difference, or is it all just down to context?
AFP/AFP/Getty Images   AFP/AFP/Getty Images  Can you tell the
difference between gourmet liver paté and dog food?  I mean, can
you tell the difference by taste?  Many of you are probably
pretty sure that you could, and also that you could tell the
difference between a $100 bottle of a splendid vintage and some
$5 schlock, right? But can you really? In a blind taste test?
Scientists have looked into these questions and the findings
are, well, they're disgusting. It turns out most people won't
notice the difference between paté and dog food, so long as the
latter is suitably presented with the right sort of garnish. And
as for our ability to discriminate wine, even experts may
confuse a white wine with a red when it is served at room
temperature in a dark glass. And we'll enjoy soggy old potato
chips, it turns out, if our chewi