TIL about the 6th basic taste that's been discovered, adding to salty, sweet, bitter, sour, and umami. The 6th is ammonium chloride. This is a taste that can signal toxicity, but it's also part of a popular Scandinavian treat: salty licorice.
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Researchers Say Ammonium Is the Sixth Basic Taste: Here's What to Know
A new taste response has been identified in humans, adding one to the classic five tastes. The study found that ammonium chloride activates a strong sensation — “bitter, salty, and a little sour” — in our receptors that detect sour tastes, which may …Julia Ries (Healthline Media)
