The Science of Texture: Perceived vs. Actual
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Texture in food is not a single property — it is a complex of simultaneous mechanical, thermal, and surface sensations processed by multiple receptors in the mouth simultaneously. Understanding the difference between hardness, cohesiveness, adhesiveness, springiness, gumminess, and chewiness — and how these properties are independently modified by cooking — transforms the cook's ability to design texture deliberately.
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