How temperature affects our perception of salt in food and drinks.
Official title: Investigating How Temperature Shapes Salt Perception.
Funded at Florida State University · NIH-10998406 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how the temperature of the food and drinks we consume affects how we taste salt, helping us understand how this might influence our eating habits and sodium intake for better health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project start | December 15, 2024 |
| Project end | December 14, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $43,474 |
| NIH project number | 1F31DC021630-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10998406 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who frequently consume salty foods and beverages and are interested in understanding their taste preferences.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume salt or have conditions that require them to avoid sodium may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the temperature of food and beverages influences our taste perception, particularly focusing on salt. It examines the integration of taste, smell, and sensory cues in the mouth to understand how temperature can alter the flavor experience. By exploring these dynamics, the study aims to uncover how temperature impacts our dietary choices and sodium consumption, which is crucial for maintaining health. The research employs a combination of behavioral assessments and physiological measurements to gather comprehensive data on taste perception.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help improve dietary habits by understanding how temperature influences salt consumption, potentially leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been research on taste perception, the specific focus on how temperature affects salt perception is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marques, Mariela — Florida State University
- Study coordinator: Marques, Mariela
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.