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I'm not sure if it's just me but it seems when I drink something sweet it stops being noticeably sweet only a couple mouthfuls in and I'm starting to wonder if it's just me

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[-] quixotic120@lemmy.world 15 points 1 year ago

This is probably related to the neural systems for olfactory fatigue, eg why you stop noticing certain smells that are constantly present like your own body odor and the smell of your home/room

There’s a very good Wikipedia article that explains it much better than I can. But taste and smell are closely linked and the sensory systems become fatigued from overindulgence somewhat quickly. Conjecture but the massive amount of flavoring and sweetener in modern beverages is probably a factor in hastening this process

[-] v4ld1z@lemmy.zip 12 points 1 year ago

I don't know the science behind it, but I think that's normal as your palate adjusts to the sweetness. For me, it's usually the other way around: I usually feel like the first few sips are fine, but as I drink the soda, it gets progressively sweeter for me up until a point where it gets too sweet for me quite often.

[-] d00ery@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Yeah, me too, it's good to combine a sweet drink with some savory or salty snack.

[-] Kowowow@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago

pizza and chocolate milk go great together

[-] forrgott@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

Huh. Now I'm going to have to pay attention when I drink something sweet, lol. But offhand, I think I tend to drink sweet beverages slowly for exactly this reason. Pretty sure when I drink it quickly, I experience something similar to what you describe.

[-] Dr_Cog@mander.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

This is normal. It's also why, if you drink lots of sugary drinks, things like unsweetened tea or sparkling water (without sugar) become flavorless until you cut out the sugary drinks for a few weeks. Only after that will you begin to taste the natural flavors.

[-] Kowowow@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

so sparkling water is something other than bitter?

[-] Dr_Cog@mander.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

Not sure if this is a joke, but yeah. For me, it's got a bit of acid (from the carbonic acid byproduct of carbonation) and a subtle sweetness. Plus whatever flavoring they add

[-] Kowowow@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

I'm being serious but even the the non flavoured stuff has sweetness? maybe my taste is off since even most apple juices are bitter or sour, been that way since I was a kid though arazona green tea can be pretty sweet at times

[-] Dr_Cog@mander.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

It's subtle, but yes it tastes "almost" sweet despite there being no sugar.

Do you drink sugary drinks or eat sugary foods on a regular basis? There is some research showing that excess sugar intake can drastically reduce your body's ability to sense sweetness.

[-] Kowowow@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

Ya I've been putting a decent amount of sugar into my tea for a long time last I measured it was about a 80 grams cup per 24oz after adding milk or cream just to make it sweet to taste

[-] Bougie_Birdie@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 year ago

I'm the same way. If I drink something really sugary my palate gets all mucked up, and then I don't taste too much of anything else

[-] TurboDiesel@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Usually for me, the sweetness hits first, but then subsequent sips reveal more depth of flavor.

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