A METHOD FOR REACTIVATING THE SENSATION OF THE TASTE OF FOOD IN PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM ALS OR DYSPHAGIA

摘要

The present invention refers to a method for reactivating the sensation and/or the pleasure of the taste of food in patients suffering from severe difficulties in swallowing or unable to swallow, or patients suffering from illnesses causing severe dysphagia. In particular, said method comprises or consists of: extracting essences from food by using the preparation and extraction techniques of molecular gastronomy; at a later time, transferring said essences onto an absorbing support, for example a pad or similar ones; applying said support/pad to taste buds onto the patient's tongue, thus releasing the sensation of the taste of food. Moreover, the present invention refers also to the bud, or adsorbing support and the uses thereof.