![]() ![]() Some people are born with these conditions, whereas others notice a change in the way they perceive scents after an infection or a head injury. People with kakosmia, for instance, might smell a horrible stench for no specific reason. They either can’t smell at all, or their sense of smell is impaired or distorted. So how can you still enjoy food even when you have the world’s most persistent head cold? The question is perhaps best answered by people who deal with a loss of smell on a daily basis. The amount of garlic and cumin in your lamb tagine doesn’t matter you just notice a chunky sauce with tasteless meat morsels. No matter how much cardamom and cloves you’ve added to your curry, all you can taste is wet rice with a slightly salty sauce. The next time you’re eating a well-seasoned dish, try pinching both of your nostrils shut. Eating without being able to smell is pretty boring. ![]()
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