# Sound-Based Meals This Company Has Developed a Series of Multi-Sensory Culinary Experiments By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culinary-experiments References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2015/06/taste-sound-sony-bompas-parr-sony-multi-room-sonic-wonderland.html) & [bompasandparr](http://bompasandparr.com) [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-speakers) recently partnered with the culinary research '[Bompas & Parr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-sushi-bar)' to develop a series of [immersive culinary experiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banquet-echoes). The project was part of Sony's 'Multi-Room Sonic Wonderland' and it explored how our musical influences impact our sense of taste. The culinary experiments consisted of a series of different rooms, each of which featured a different selection of food and a different musical arrangement. As they sampled the food, the guests were subjected to a series of low and high pitched frequencies. The experiment demonstrated that guests found that their food tasted sweeter when they heard higher-pitched tones and more bitter when they heard low-pitched tones. The unique culinary experiment provided insight into the complexity of our sensory systems and how audio technology can be used to alter our sense of taste. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Immersive Culinary Experiments:** Exploring the impact of audio technology on our sense of taste through multi-sensory dining experiences. - **Sonic Influence on Taste Perception:** Investigating the connection between different musical arrangements and the perception of sweetness or bitterness in food. - **Audio Technology in Gastronomy:** Using sound-based techniques to enhance and manipulate the flavors and taste of food. ### Who This Affects Most - **Culinary Research:** Exploring new ways to create sensory dining experiences by incorporating audio technology. - **Food and Beverage:** Developing innovative food products and menus that incorporate sound-based techniques to enhance taste. - **Audio Technology:** Utilizing audio technology to create unique dining experiences and influence taste perception. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multisensory Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnum-mason-and-otherway.md) - [Dj Set-Cooking Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bouillon-room.md) - [Multisensorial Dining Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feeladelphia-by-philadelphia.md) - [Augmented Reality Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awaken-your-senses.md) - [Multisensory Television Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-the-tv.md) - [Multisensory Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectrum-cocktail.md) - [Sweet Multi-Sensory Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brixjourney.md) - [Multi-Sensory Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multisensory-cocktail.md) - [Multi-Media Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-3d-journey-through-time.md)