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研究人员研发出可以改变味道的电子筷子

研究人员研发出可以改变味道的电子筷子1

Cutlery which delivers an electric shock to change the taste of food could help cut down salt in fast food, researchers have said.

研究人员表示，通过电击改变食物味道的餐具，将有助于降低快餐的含盐量。

Scientists have developed a pair of chopsticks, that can make food taste saltier, sour or bitter without the need for extra seasoning.

科学家日前研究出了一双能让食物尝起来更咸、更酸或更苦的筷子，无需增加调味料用量。

They are also working on a spoon and fork that could make food taste spicier or sweeter.

他们还在研究能让食物尝起来更辣或更甜的勺子和叉子。

This "digital seasoning" technology could allow diners to tinker with the taste of their food as they eat so it suits them.

这种“数字调味料”技术能让用餐者在进食时调整食物口味，以满足自己的要求。

It could also help food manufacturers and restaurants to reduce the amount of salt they put into food without compromising taste.

它也有助于帮助食品制造商和餐馆在不影响口味的情况下减少食物中盐的用量。

The utensils work by delivering pulses of electricity to the tip of the tongue to stimulate the taste buds.

这种餐具的原理是向舌尖发送电脉冲，刺激味蕾。

Dr Nimesha Ranasinghe, an assistant professor of computer science at the University of Maine who led the work on the electric cutlery, said: "This technology is aimed at overlaying a virtual taste sensation. Depending on the food or beverage, it will augment the flavor. For example, when we eat mashed potato by applying an additional layer of electric salt, the overall flavor is enhanced."