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March 28th, 2024

Weird Science

6 Surprising Things That Can Change How Your Taste Buds Work

The tongue is able to recognize five basic tastes: sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami — a Japanese loanword associated with savory food like meat and mushrooms. However, the flavors we experience when eating and drinking aren't so simple. Just like our other senses, taste can be manipulated by a variety of factors that are outside…

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