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A study led by the University of Otago reveals that humans' preference for sweet flavors traces back to our early primate relatives. This research illuminates the eating behaviors of ancient anthropoids, encompassing extinct monkeys and apes, by examining patterns of tooth chips and cavities. Pub
New fossil studies tell us our ancient ancestors enjoyed a diet of soft, sweet fruits. This would have influenced where they lived and spread to – and even the evolution of colour vision.
Of more than 400 teeth collected, just 21 were chipped, suggesting that early primate diets were soft on their choppers.
Based on the Analysis of Monkey Fossil Teeth From 34 Million to 29 Million Years Ago, a Lack of Extensive Enamel Chipping Suggests They All Ate Soft Food. In Other Words, Fruit
Turns out our love of sweet food goes back – way back – to our early primate ancestors, a University of Otago-led study has found.