The Thoughtful Tangent

Why Food Tastes Different at 35,000 Feet?


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Ever wondered why airplane food tastes... off?
✈️ It’s not the airline — it’s your senses that go on airplane mode.

In this bite-sized episode, we explore:
🍩 Why sweet and salty flavors fade mid-air
🧂 How airlines secretly tweak recipes to trick your taste buds
🍄 Why umami is the real MVP at cruising altitude

Whether you're a curious foodie or a frequent flyer, this one’s for you.
Listen now and never see airplane food the same way again.

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The Thoughtful TangentBy Madhavi Mundada