Gustatory Sensations

Definition

Gustatory sensations refer to the perception of taste, specifically the sensory experience related to the chemical compounds in food that stimulate taste buds on the tongue.

Related terms

Taste Buds:

Small sensory organs located on the tongue that contain taste receptors responsible for detecting different tastes.

Cultural Upbringing:

The customs, traditions, and beliefs passed down within a particular society or community.

Cross-Cultural Study: Research that compares different cultures to explore similarities and differences in behaviors, beliefs, or experiences related to gustatory sensations.