The world of viral foods
Chapter 1
Sweet sensations of the internet
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Chapter 2
Savory hits and kitchen hacks
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Chapter 3
The science of food virality
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The world of viral foods
Ch 3 · The science of food virality
Fun Fact
Digital hunger: Looking at high-quality pictures of delicious food on social media can actually trigger your brain to release physical hunger hormones.
Glossary
virality (noun)
The rapid and widespread circulation of an image, video, or piece of information on the internet. In 2021, a single TikTok recipe for baked feta pasta triggered international grocery store shortages.
The rapid and widespread circulation of an image, video, or piece of information on the internet. In 2021, a single TikTok recipe for baked feta pasta triggered international grocery store shortages.
Quiz
Why do simple recipes like baked feta pasta go more viral than complex gourmet dishes?
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What visual food trick involves pulling apart a sandwich to showcase stretchy, melted dairy?
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What term do psychologists use to describe the physical appetite triggered by looking at food online?