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It's a theory set to confirm why humans are so fond of fatty foods such as chips: in addition to the five tastes already identified lurks another detectable by the palate – fat. "We know that the human tongue can detect five tastes – sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami (a savory, protein-rich taste contained in foods such as soy sauce and chicken stock)," Russell Keast, from Deakin University ...
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:25:28 GMT
There are five known tastes detected by the human tongue, -- sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami (a protein-rich taste found in foods like soy sauce) -- but according to Australian researchers a sixth taste may soon be added to that list.
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:17:04 GMT
SYDNEY - IT'S a theory set to confirm why humans are so fond of fatty foods such as chips and chocolate cake: in addition to the five tastes already identified lurks another detectable by the palate - fat. 'We know that the human tongue can detect five tastes - sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami (a savoury, protein-rich taste contained in foods such as soy sauce and chicken stock),' Russell ...
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:12:24 GMT