The Science Behind Indian Food & AI That Creates Recipes | Dr. Ganesh Bagler | Episode 7

In this episode of PEAK PERSPECTIVE, we sit down with Dr. Ganesh Bagler, a scientist and professor at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi, who is working at the intersection of food, science, and artificial intelligence, a field known as computational gastronomy.He shares how this unique discipline began, what it truly means to study food using data and algorithms, and how artificial intelligence is helping scientists understand the science behind taste, flavor combinations, and cooking patterns. From analyzing thousands of recipes to discovering hidden patterns in Indian cuisine, this conversation reveals how something as everyday as food can be studied with the precision of science.We talk about groundbreaking research that showed Indian cuisine follows a completely different scientific logic compared to many Western cuisines. From the role of spices to the concept of contrasting flavor combinations, Dr. Bagler explains how cultural traditions and data science can come together to uncover patterns that most people never notice.But this episode goes far beyond food science. It becomes a discussion about the future of cooking, the role of artificial intelligence in creativity, and how machines are already capable of generating entirely new recipes. From massive food databases containing over a hundred thousand recipes to tools that analyze flavor molecules, this conversation explores how technology is transforming the way we understand food.We also explore the connection between food and health. From personalized nutrition based on individual health data to the growing discussion around diet-related diseases, Dr. Bagler shares insights into how food choices influence long-term health and how scientific research is helping separate facts from myths. The episode also addresses common misconceptions around diet, including controversial claims linking food to major diseases, and explains the importance of evidence-based nutrition.Towards the later part of the conversation, we dive into the psychology of cravings and why humans are naturally drawn to calorie-dense foods. From evolutionary biology to modern-day food engineering, this discussion highlights how both nature and industry influence the choices we make every day without even realizing it.This episode also looks ahead to the future — a world where personalized diets, smart kitchens, and automated cooking systems could become part of everyday life. It raises questions about how technology will shape our relationship with food, how chefs and scientists may collaborate in the future, and how traditional cooking knowledge might be preserved or reinvented using data.This isn’t just a conversation about food or technology. It’s about understanding the science behind everyday habits, questioning common beliefs, and exploring how artificial intelligence and data science are quietly reshaping one of the most essential parts of human life — what we eat.If you're interested in artificial intelligence, food science, nutrition, health, or the future of technology in everyday life, this episode offers a fascinating perspective worth listening to.Full video and audio podcast also available on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.Follow PEAK PERSPECTIVE MEDIA here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peak.perspective.media/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peak-perspective-media-643386332/For business enquiries:[email protected] PERSPECTIVE is a podcast where we uncover the stories behind innovation, ideas, and defining discoveries — no surface-level conversations, just real perspectives.#podcast #artificialintelligence #foodscience #indianfood #gastronomy #ai #nutrition #sciencepodcast #india #podcastindia