Sweet and Bitter Tastes

Definition

Sweet and bitter tastes refer to two of the five basic taste sensations perceived by our taste buds. Sweetness is associated with sugars, while bitterness can be experienced from substances such as coffee or dark chocolate.

Related terms

Taste Buds:

Taste buds are clusters of specialized cells located on our tongues that detect different flavors.

Gustatory Cortex: The gustatory cortex is the part of our brain responsible for processing taste information received from taste buds.

Umami:

Umami is another basic taste sensation characterized by savory or meaty flavor often found in foods like mushrooms or soy sauce.