Fat is the cause of everything – Yale University researchers have revealed why people prefer to eat cheese melted cold.

Everyone loves cheese. Well, of course, there are definitely some who don't, but they're probably not reading this. Many consider this food, often used as a sandwich or pizza, to be tastier when melted – and experts from Yale University have come up with an explanation for why people like its stretchy, melting form more than its melted, original texture.

The answer lies in fat. More precisely, in people's “goodness” for fat. Of course, this is not individual, but taste buds require fatty foods, regardless of the diet you follow.

Researchers at Yale University studied how the central nervous system reacts to fatty foods. “We think it’s either an evolutionary or learned behavior, but high-calorie, oily foods are what taste buds like to experience,” said Ina Hussein, medical director of a New York City hospital. Good+Good magazine.

But what is the difference between processed and regular cheese? The answer can be found in the melting process: the fats trapped in the solid structure of milk proteins are released, resulting in a kind of creamy texture. At the same time, it is worth noting that not all types of cheese melt in the same way, and it may also depend on the ratio of individual ingredients.

In addition to fat, heating cheese can also release amino acids such as glutamate. IFLScienceIt has an umami taste, also referred to as the fifth mysterious taste. The icing on the cake is that the creamy texture probably contributes to the fact that the melted cheese coats the taste buds more evenly than the cold, crunchy version. This can lead to a more intense taste experience.

So the answer to why warm, melted cheese is tastier is pretty simple—and the best part is that in addition to the better tasting experience, there are no drawbacks, so feel free to sprinkle cheese on your next sandwich—but no one will judge you even if you grate it while taking a bite.

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