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The Mystery of Taste: Beyond Sweet, Sour, Salty & Bitter

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

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The Science of Taste

Of all the animals that have been studied, the only taste that seems to be universal is sour. Scientists still don't really know what that is. Back in the 70s, there was a test given to us about whether you can taste bitter. And I guess some people can taste a lot more than other people.

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