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Why Humans Crave Crunch — The Sound Science Behind Satisfaction

Why Humans Crave Crunch — The Sound Science Behind Satisfaction

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Why do crunchy foods feel so satisfying — even more than sweet or salty ones?
In this episode, we explore the science behind the
sound of eating: how crunch triggers pleasure in the brain, why it evolved as a sign of freshness, and how brands use it to keep us coming back for more.

Because maybe it’s not flavor we crave — it’s feedback.



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