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AromaBite: Augmenting Flavor Experiences Through Edible Retronasal Scent Release
Yucheng Li, Yanan Wang*, Mengyuan Xiong, Max Chen, Yifan Yan, Junxian Li, Qi Wang, Preben Hansen
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Compared to the five basic tastes, smell, as an intrinsic element, is crucial in augmenting flavor and dietary experience within HumanFood Interaction. While much research has explored orthonasal olfaction in olfactory displays, the potential of retronasal olfaction in interaction design is always overlooked and less understood. This paper introduces AromaBite, an accessible, edible, bio-compatible, and ingestible odor storage and release mechanism that integrates natural eating behaviors, providing dynamic retronasal olfactory experiences. We detail AromaBite’s design parameters and process, and technically test its airtightness and durability. We employ time-intensity (TI), confirming that retronasal olfaction significantly enhances flavor perception and providing a design library mapping form factors to guide natural oral interaction. We envision that AromaBite will augment depth and immersive flavor experiences in Virtual Reality, olfactory training, and personalized dining interactions.
Flavor Augmentation,
Retronasal Olfaction,
Human-Food Interaction,
Scent Releasing,
Natural Interactivity, Edibles
Materials during manufacturing.
Manufacturing process of heating AromaBite.
Envision AromaBite augmented depth and immersive flavor experiences in Virtual Reality, olfactory training, and personalized dining interactions.