Super-Tasters

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What is a super-taster?

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A super-taster is a person who has a heightened sensitivity to taste, particularly to bitter flavors.

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How many taste buds does a super-taster typically have?

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Super-tasters usually have more than 30 taste buds per square centimeter on their tongue.

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What are papillae?

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Papillae are the small bumps on the tongue that contain taste buds.

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What is the classification for someone with 15 or fewer papillae?

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They are classified as a non-taster.

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What flavors are super-tasters particularly sensitive to?

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Super-tasters are particularly sensitive to bitter flavors.

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What type of foods do super-tasters often prefer?

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Super-tasters often prefer salty foods due to their sensitivity to intense tastes.

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What tool can be used to count papillae on the tongue?

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A magnifying glass can be used to count the bumps on the tongue.

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What is the average number of papillae for a super-taster?

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Super-tasters can have up to 50 or more papillae per square centimeter.

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What is the role of taste buds?

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Taste buds are responsible for detecting different flavors in food.

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How do super-tasters experience flavors differently than non-tasters?

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Super-tasters experience flavors more intensely than non-tasters.