4. Taste Senses

Which are the five basic tastes?

• Sweet, sour, salty, bitter, umami
• Sweet, sour, spicy, bland, fresh
• Hot, cold, sweet, sour, salty
• Crunchy, soft, salty, sweet, spicy

Which taste is enhanced by MSG?

• Sweet
• Sour
• Umami
• Bitter

What chemical makes chili spicy?

• Capsaicin
• Caffeine
• Casein
• Carotene

Which sense works with taste to detect flavor?

• Hearing
• Smell
• Touch
• Sight

Why do cold foods taste less flavorful?

• They evaporate faster
• Cold dulls taste receptors
• Cold increases sweetness
• They are heavier

Which taste can warn of toxins?

• Sweet
• Salty
• Bitter
• Umami

Why does food taste bland when you have a cold?

• Tongue shrinks
• Blocked nose reduces smell
• Taste buds freeze
• Spice disappears

‘Umami’ mainly means…

• Sour
• Savory/meaty
• Spicy
• Bland

How can plating/color affect taste perception?

• No effect
• Bright colors can increase appeal
• Only blue works
• Only white plates are good

Why do some people enjoy spicy food?

• It lowers temperature
• Endorphin release feels good
• It increases sweetness
• It numbs smell