Modifying Whey Protein Fortified Drinks and Foods

Modifying Whey Protein Fortified Drinks and Foods to Improve Perception, Whilst Accounting for Individual Differences in Age (At Home Study)

This study aims to investigate whether consumers differ in mouthdrying sensitivity and if mouthdrying can be modulated.

1. To investigate whether older adults are more sensitive to whey protein derived mouthdrying compared with younger adults
2. To investigate whether increasing fat levels in a solid whey protein model influences mouthdrying perception

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age (18-30 years or over 65 years)
• Healthy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Relevant food allergies or intolerance
• Outside age criteria
• Diabetic
• Had oral surgery
• Had a stroke
• Smoker
• Cancer Taking prescribed medication that could influence study outcomes Anyone who currently has COVID-19 symptoms or who has had COVID-19 within the last 4 weeks