The Culinary Institute of America says that the appetizer creates the first impression of the meal in the mind of the diner and must therefore be prepared with care. Colors, shapes, seasoning, spices all help to stimulate the diner's curiosity and generate interest in the meal.

Why do appetizers make you hungrier?

Your gut and digestive system react as though a big meal is on the way. The resulting drop in blood sugar can shoot your hunger through the roof, Dr. Lennerz says. That can send you running back to the break room to pound those cookies and chips by the fistful.

What is the impact of serving appetizer in a meal?

The main function of appetizers is to increase your hunger and prepare you for the main course. The flavors of the appetizers are often coordinated with the flavors of the main dish in a meal because appetizers are the first food that is used to us give an idea about the main course.