“…The review of Izutsu and Wani (1985) reveals a decrease in taste intensity (for different gustatory stimuli) for an increase in viscosity, generally resulting from the addition of a thickening agent. Similarly, different studies have reported a decrease of aroma, and also of odour (orthonasal olfactory perception) intensity of different volatile compounds when thickener is added (Baines & Morris, 1987;Guinard & Marty, 1995;K€ alvi€ ainen, Roininen, & Tuorila, 2000;Lundgren et al, 1986;Pangborn, Gibbs, & Tassan, 1978;Pangborn & Szczesniak, 1974;Wendin, Solheim, Allmere, & Johanson, 1997). The type of thickener rather than its concentration generally determines the observed effect.…”