Your Brain on Food

How chemicals control your thoughts and feelings.

by Gary Wenk, Ph.D.

Why Does Fat Taste So Good?

By Professor Gary L. Wenk, Ph. D. on January 13, 2012 in Your Brain on Food

One of the best things about the taste of milk chocolate, ice cream and brownies is their wonderful creamy smoothness. That feeling is due to the presence of fat. How does this happen? Read More

Substitutes?

Submitted by Gen on January 13, 2012 - 12:45pm.

I've heard of sugar substitutes and to a certain extent, potassium can be used as a salt substitute, but what exactly is a "fat substitute"? Modified fats are still fats aren't they? I'm missing something here and would appreciate some input.

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What is a modified fat?

Submitted by Gary Wenk on January 13, 2012 - 1:12pm.

Fat substitutes are usually chemically modified carbohydrates or proteins that fool the tongue into believing that there is fat present in the food. They still contain calories but fewer overall.

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Gary L. Wenk, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience & Molecular Virology, Immunology and Medical Genetics at the Ohio State University.

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