Aircraft engine noises have been shown to impair taste perception by up to 30 % . However umami , the so - called ` ` fifth taste , '' may be immune to this effect . Umami - rich foods such as rice , Parmesan cheese , mushrooms , good options for taste .
Aircraft engine noises have been shown to impair taste reception by up to 30 % . However umami , the so-called `` fifth taste , '' may be immune to this effect . Umami-rich foods such as tomatoes , Parmesan cheese , mushrooms , good options for fliers .