Reduced dietary intake of simple sugars alters perceived sweet taste intensity but not perceived pleasantness.
Paul M WiseLaura NattressLinda J FlammerGary K BeauchampPublished in: The American journal of clinical nutrition (2015)
This experiment provides empirical evidence that changes in consumption of simple sugars influence perceived sweet taste intensity. More work is needed to determine whether sugar intake ultimately shifts preferences for sweet foods and beverages. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT02090478.