Tasting
Tasting
Tasting (/ˈteɪstɪŋ/), also known as gustation (/ɡʌˈsteɪʃən/), is the sensory impression of food or other substances on the tongue and is one of the five traditional senses.
Etymology
The term "taste" comes from the Old French taster meaning "to touch, feel, try; taste." The term "gustation" comes from the Latin gustare meaning "to taste, to try."
Process
Tasting involves the detection of chemicals dissolved in saliva by the taste buds on the tongue. The tongue can detect five basic tastes: sweetness, sourness, bitterness, saltiness, and umami (savory).
Related Terms
- Flavor: The combination of taste and smell.
- Olfaction: The sense of smell, which contributes to the perception of taste.
- Gustatory system: The sensory system for the sense of taste.
- Taste receptor: A type of receptor which facilitates the sensation of taste.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tasting
- Wikipedia's article - Tasting
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