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Why airplane food tastes so bland

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Before you complain to the flight attendant about the rubbery chicken, blame the physics of altitude literally sucking the moisture and taste out of your mouth. At thirty thousand feet, your perception of salt and sweetness drops by thirty percent, making a Michelin meal taste like cardboard.

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