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There are about 700 flavors that you can smell, but only five you can taste. A lot of times what you're perceiving as flavor has nothing to do with palette, but it's more to do with scents.
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— Grant Achatz

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There are about 700 flavors that you can smell, but only five you can taste. A lot of times what you're perceiving as flavor has nothing to do with palette, but it's more to do with scents. — Grant Achatz

About Grant Achatz

Grant Achatz was a Chef from United States (1974–present).

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Who said "There are about 700 flavors that you can smell, but only five you can taste. A…"?
This quote is attributed to Grant Achatz, a Chef from United States.
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Grant Achatz lived from 1974 – present.