The Dorito Effect

A fantastic quick read about flavor. I especially enjoyed the descriptions of animal studies and research into the combination of nutrition and flavor. I found the research narratives, and their interaction compelling...the stories about obesity less so. However, it makes sense that the book would be rooted in what might be an epidemic of overeating.

The footnotes and Appendix are nice as well. This is a great companion to other popular food books, like Fast Food Nation and The Omnivore's Dilemma.

If you like food that tastes good or are interested in the science behind feed and nutrition, you'll probably like this one.