Future of food: how we eat

It isn't just food itself that's changing; the world of food consumption is developing some radical methods of delivering it into our bodies. This section of our special feature looks at a few of these eating innovations.

Read more of our future of food special:

• What we eat " How we grow
• How we cook " How we share it

Dining involves more than just a tongue-teasing dish. Eyes, ears, noses and skin can all be involved to augment a culinary experience, as numerous scientific studies have found, and tableware is one medium through which to do it. Indeed scientists have found that changing the shape, colour and weight of plates, glasses and cutlery can all influence the perception of a meal. And designers have taken note.