Researchers at Ohio State University, led by Yizhen Jia, have developed e-Taste, a system designed to analyse food samples.

Taste' analyzes food flavor profiles and tries to copy it using a concoction of chemicals pushed through a gel.

If you've ever dreamed of tasting a decadent slice of cake without the calories, or savoring a dish from a five-star restaurant from the comfort of your home, a team of researchers at The Ohio State University might be serving up just the thing for you soon.