TOKYO -- Japanese food manufacturers like Morinaga & Co. are exploring ways to use senses other than taste -- especially hearing -- in their products, looking to provide consumers with new experiential value.
Research shows certain tempos and pitches can affect the flavor of food

Kanro's Hoshifuri Ramune involves transferring candies from a bag into a dedicated bottle so consumers can enjoy the sound. (Kanro)
TOKYO -- Japanese food manufacturers like Morinaga & Co. are exploring ways to use senses other than taste -- especially hearing -- in their products, looking to provide consumers with new experiential value.