Why do passengers on an airplane often feel that the fo
A. Airlines undercook the food to reduce costs.
B. Our taste buds and sense of smell are actually less sensitive when we're flying due to low cabin pressure.
C. Airlines follow an international standard of food quality which may not suit everybody's taste.
D. The preservatives added in the food to keep it fresh in high altitudes makes the food tasteless.
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Right Answer is: B
SOLUTION
According to popularly accepted studies, the reason for the ‘bad food’ might just be a change in our ability to perceive taste.
Our taste buds and the sense of smell are actually less sensitive when we're flying. This is because the dry and low-pressure cabin air dulls four of our tastes - saltiness, sourness, bitterness, and sweetness. In fact, our perception of saltiness and sweetness drops by around 30 percent at high altitudes. To combat the effects of the dry cabin air, hot in-flight dishes are sealed in foil and served with sauces to keep them moist.