Discover what your child actually loves to eat – based on their biology.

Receive science-backed insights into your child’s unique taste preferences and take the guesswork out of mealtimes.

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How It Works

1. Receive Your Kit

Your personalized taste kit arrives at your door – ready to explore biology-driven flavor preferences.

2. Do Simple Taste Tests

Use our taste test strips to measure key taste sensitivities.

3. Unlock Your Profile

Receive a report on your preferences and explore tailored food and recipe recommendations.

For Families

We’re changing the way parents understand picky eating

By offering tools rooted in biology and backed by science, Taste Compass helps families reduce mealtime battles and better understand what their kids love – and why.

  • Biology plays a huge role in food preferences
  • Get custom insights to make meals healthier and happier
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The Science

Your Taste Buds Know More Than You Think

Everyone has a unique sensory profile that shapes how they experience flavor. Preferences aren’t just picky habits—they're rooted in the biology of taste.

How Taste Works

Taste is a mix of tongue receptors, smell, and somatosensory signals. These receptors detect sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami via GPCRs and ion channels. Everyone responds to these signals differently.

Why Standard Diet Advice Fails

One-size-fits-all eating advice ignores your unique taste biology. Instead, we help you work with it to build habits that stick.

Grounded in Research

From sensory science to nutritional genomics, our method is science-backed and built to work in everyday life. Read the study.

About Us

Eric Vanderson

Eric Vanderson
Biotech leader turned food science entrepreneur

Eric Vanderson is a biotech leader turned food science entrepreneur. Former R&D lead at Regeneron, now on a mission to make science-backed eating joyful and accessible. With a deep background in molecular biology, Eric brings rigor and innovation to every step of the Taste Compass journey.

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Andrew Ford

Andrew Ford
Tech visionary behind FlexBooker and CityEats

Andrew Ford is the tech visionary behind FlexBooker and CityEats. With over 20 years of experience in product development, he blends digital innovation with a passion for personalized experiences. At Taste Compass, Andrew ensures the platform is as intuitive as it is insightful.

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Born from a wine-tasting friendship and built on rigorous biotech insight, Taste Compass bridges science and real family life—no DNA collection required.

Our Mission

To empower families to make joyful, personalized food choices by uncovering their biological taste blueprint. We bridge cutting-edge science with real life to reduce mealtime struggles and make eating more enjoyable for everyone.

Our Values

  • Curious: We explore the science behind every taste bud.
  • Transparent: No gimmicks—just real, research-backed insight.
  • Research-Backed: We rely on rigorous science to guide our recommendations.
  • Fun: We believe discovering food preferences should be delightful, not daunting.

FAQs

Yes! We use food-grade compounds at very low concentrations, avoiding allergens and designed for safe, simple use.

Nope. No swabs, spit, or lab work. Just taste strips and a short digital quiz.

Each kit includes taste test strips/gels, instructions, and access to your online profile experience.

We're targeting launch in 2026! Join the waitlist to get early access and discounts.

Yes! We provide personalized recipe suggestions based on your taste profile – and even wine and cocktail pairing options for adults.

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