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Deliciousness is framed as part of health and sustainability

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Research area:Agricultural and Biological SciencesFood ScienceSustainability

What the study found

The paper argues that deliciousness, or pleasurable taste in food, is not simply a problem in food systems. It concludes that human pleasure in food is ultimately a positive gift that supports human and planetary well-being.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors say that when people consider food justice, nutrition, health, sustainability, and the environment, pleasure should not be treated as separate from these goals. The study suggests that what people are entitled to is not just food, but pleasure that is integral to health and sustainability.

What the researchers tested

The paper examines the history of the term "deliciousness" and considers both negative and positive aspects of deliciousness for human and planetary health. It is a conceptual paper rather than an experimental study.

What worked and what didn't

The paper says delectable tastes can be problematic in some food-related contexts. It also states that deliciousness provides pleasure, commensality, and conviviality, and is central to human and planetary well-being.

What to keep in mind

The abstract does not describe experiments, datasets, or measured outcomes. It also does not give specific limitations beyond the paper's discussion of the problem of deliciousness.

Key points

  • The paper argues that deliciousness is not only a problem in food systems.
  • It says human pleasure in food is important for health and sustainability.
  • The authors examine the history of the term "deliciousness."
  • The abstract notes that delectable tastes can be problematic in some contexts.
  • The paper states that deliciousness can support pleasure, commensality, and conviviality.

Disclosure

Research title:
Deliciousness is framed as part of health and sustainability
Authors:
Amy Bentley
Institutions:
New York University
Publication date:
2026-03-08
DOI:
10.1111/cuag.70014
OpenAlex record:
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