Taste buds on tongue detect five basic tastes: sweetness, sourness, saltiness, bitterness, and umami. Tongue contains 2,000-5,000 taste buds with 50-100 receptor cells each. Taste receptors detect chemicals in mouth through specialized taste buds
Sweetness is a basic taste perceived in foods rich in sugars. Sweetness has highest taste recognition threshold at 1 part in 200. Sweetness perception varies significantly between species. Human infants prefer sweeter solutions than breast milk's lactose
Over 140 distilleries in Scotland were considered. Ranking based on taste and value for money. Focused on single malts and blends
Flavor refers to a distinctive taste or savor. It denotes an intangible quality characteristic of a thing. A flavoring substance provides a particular taste
Human tongue is 3-4 inches long and weighs 60g in females, 70g in males. Contains 5000 taste buds arranged in 6 types of papillae. Divided into tip, body, and base parts. Contains 10 main parts including mucosa, muscles, and blood vessels