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Umami has been called the fifth taste, joining the traditional quartet of salty, sweet, bitter and sour. Learn what gives food an umami taste.

We've all heard of a "sixth sense" and extra-sensory perception. So how many ways can we actually sense the world around us?

Sometimes referred as the 'queen of fruit,' the mangosteen has a soft white interior, a mild taste.

You love the taste of it on your flapjacks, but just how do they make maple syrup?

Sourdough bread tastes great, but have you ever thought about it as a technology??? Learn how this technology works!

The sound and smell of bacon sizzling on the stove send your taste buds into overdrive. But how bad for you is it really?

Grocery store tomatoes are all but flavorless anymore. A group of scientists is out to bring the ripe, red taste of summer back.

Heart of palm, with a similar taste and texture to artichoke heart, is a staple in Central and South America and a healthy addition to any menu.

Flavor enhancers can brighten the flavors of almost any food. Learn how flavor enhancers change how food tastes.

The tongue plays an important role in starting the digestive process, perceiving taste, and speaking. Learn more about the workings of your tongue.

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