From: The Story of Jelly: From Medieval Feast to Wobbly Dessert

How does your brain react to different food textures?

Jelly has a unique mouthfeel that people either love or hate. Reflecting on why we enjoy certain textures can help us understand our personal food biases.

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Next time you eat, pay close attention to the texture rather than the flavor, and note how it affects your enjoyment.

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The oldest surviving recipe for jelly in England dates back to the late thirteenth century.

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The first recorded recipe for sweet dessert jelly appeared in an English cookbook in 1747.

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Powdered gelatin was invented in 1682 by a French physicist named Denis Papin.

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The Story of Jelly: From Medieval Feast to Wobbly Dessert

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