l Mastertaste, Teterboro, NJ, is sponsoring a three-year research project with the Monell Chemical Senses Center, the research institute focused on the basic science of taste and smell. The goal is to increase understanding of a perceptual process called sensory adaptation as a prelude to the development of longer-lasting aromatic materials. “There are many situations where the perceived aroma decreases over time,” said John Bedford, chief technical officer, Mastertaste. “For example, as a soup...