Scientist reveals why you haven’t been able to resist these three foods and it’s all down to their addictive mix of sugar, fat and salt

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A scientist has revealed the three foods you have not been able to put down this festive season due to their ‘addictive’ mix of sugar, fat and salt that will keep people coming back for more. 

Diners should watch out for mince pies, mulled wine and turkey with cranberry sauce, Professor Cammy Crolic from the University of Oxford told MailOnline.

Recent research showed the combination of sugar, salt and fat is almost addictive as complex flavours cause people to find new taste sensations with every bite.

Mulled wine’s rich blend of spices including star anise, cardamon and cloves makes people unable to stop at just one glass, according to Professor Crolic.

While mince pies’ cinammon and zesty flavours, combined with a buttery crust makes for an interesting flavour combination that keeps people coming back for more, she said. 

The combination of meat and fruit in turkey with cranberry sauce creates a more complex flavour than if the two were eaten separately, which makes an extra serving even more tempting, Professor Crolic added. 

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