There are fewer compounds affecting gustatory perception than there are aromatic compounds. These sensations are perceived by our taste buds in very different ways. Further, these compounds also interact with the brain at different rates and in different patterns. Early in their training, professional cuppers gain knowledge that some parts of the mouth, palate and […]
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Primary Taste Sensations
Taste Modulation and the 6 Primary Taste Sensations Through a process called taste modulation, the basic taste sensations interact with one another, depending on the relative strength of each. In gustation, there are six combinations that can occur. Sweet, sour and salt taste interact and form the following combinations: Acids increase the sweetness of sugars […]