Since fat perception is mediated in part by food matrix structural
properties and therefore texture variations, one can expect
that temperature could impact fat perception. However, to the best
of our knowledge, the effect of food temperature on fat perception
thresholds has never been studied yet. Some studies have focused
on serving temperature and its impact on fat perception, but their
results are inconsistent. Mela, Langley, and Martin (1994) showed
no effect of solution temperature on the perceived fat content of
oil-in-water emulsions, whereas Engelen et al. (2003) showed an
enhanced creamy mouthfeel and a greater fattiness after-feel at
higher custard dessert temperatures.