Unit 2. Foods we like

Unit 2. Taste is one of the traditional five senses. It refers to the ability to detect the flavor of substances such as food, certain minerals, poisons, etc.

Humans receive tastes through sensory organs called taste buds, concentrated on the top of the tongue. The sensation of taste can be categorized into five basic tastes: sweet, bitter, sour, salty, and umami. Some do argue that umami is a basic taste. “Umami” is originally the Japanese word for “meaty” or “savory”.

As taste senses both harmful and beneficial things, all basic tastes are classified as either aversive or appetitive, depending upon the effect the things they sense have on our bodies. Sweetness helps to identify energy-rich foods, while bitterness serves as a warning sign of poisons

The basic tastes contribute only partially to the sensation and flavour of food in the mouth.

1. Cakes are Buttery
2. Cheetos are Crunchy
3. Gumdrops are Sweet
4. Lettuce is Bland
5. Fruits are Healthy
6. Cheese is Salty
7. Fried Chicken is Crispy
8. Pizza is Oily
9. Chili is Spicy
10. Watermelon is Juicy
11. Limon is Sour