Corey
06-15-2014, 09:21 PM
Recently, scientists have found that humans have a sixth taste. There is sweet, sour, bitter, umami, saltiness, and now, carbohydrates. This study inspired me to make a thread on tastes, though I'll only be listing the five basic tastes, since carbohydrate is still in the works.
Of the five tastes (sweetness, sourness, saltiness, biterness, and umami), which do you prefer?
Sweetness
Characterized by tasting sucrose (or sugar). Often found in desserts.
Examples: Strawberry shortcake, honey
Sourness
Characterized by acidity. Often found in fruit.
Examples: Oranges, grapes, wine, lemon, sour candies
Saltiness
Characterized by sodium ions.
Examples: Table salt, pickled foods
Bitterness
Characterized by bittering agents.
Examples: Coffee, olives, citrus peel, celery, unripened fruits
Umami
Characterized as an "appetitive" taste. Also described as "meaty."
Examples: Tomatoes, grains, beans, meats, soy sauce, cheese, bacon
As for me, I really love bitter foods. I love coffee, olives, citrus fruits, etc. I really like to eat unripened fruit, like green apples, green blue berries, and green cherries.
Of the five tastes (sweetness, sourness, saltiness, biterness, and umami), which do you prefer?
Sweetness
Characterized by tasting sucrose (or sugar). Often found in desserts.
Examples: Strawberry shortcake, honey
Sourness
Characterized by acidity. Often found in fruit.
Examples: Oranges, grapes, wine, lemon, sour candies
Saltiness
Characterized by sodium ions.
Examples: Table salt, pickled foods
Bitterness
Characterized by bittering agents.
Examples: Coffee, olives, citrus peel, celery, unripened fruits
Umami
Characterized as an "appetitive" taste. Also described as "meaty."
Examples: Tomatoes, grains, beans, meats, soy sauce, cheese, bacon
As for me, I really love bitter foods. I love coffee, olives, citrus fruits, etc. I really like to eat unripened fruit, like green apples, green blue berries, and green cherries.