Foods: Aroma and Testure in the Plate

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‘Aroma and the texture in the glass, aroma and the texture on the plate – it comes as no surprise that the worlds of wine and food are so closely linked’ (Iland et al 2009, p. 194). The perception of food and wine pairing is to define the key food and wine elements that will either contrast or complement each other to make the combination harmonious. Every single person is a little different, both physically and psychologically (Szabo 2012). Senses, like smell or taste can vary from person to person, as well people have different experiences and opinions which foods and wines make a better combination. There are no certain rules for pairing food with wine, but some hints like complementing and contrasting each food and wine can make them work better together and be more enjoyable or even memorable. Firstly, pair wine with food that has similar taste or texture, secondly, contrast the flavours of one with the other (Dorenberg et al 2006). As reported by Harrington (2005), light wines are good with light dishes and heavy wines with heavy dishes; the weight of each one permits the differentiating flavours to work. Selection of appropriate wine and food can enhance better dining experiences, customer satisfaction as well as increase business efficiency through wine sales. Knowledge on how to interact the wine with the food will make better control on the experience of a meal.

Main principles to follow in good wine and food matching are compliment or contrast. In which you have to identify the food and wine key elements, like flavour and texture, as well as sensory components to make a better balance between the two. Physiologically, humans have taste buds that give us an ability to perceive five primary taste sensations in the mo...

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