How We Taste

The video explores how our sense of taste helps us avoid harmful foods and seek energy-rich ones. It explains the role of taste receptors and saliva in breaking down food and sending taste signals to the brain. The video also highlights the importance of smell in taste perception, using a cinnamon example. As we age, our taste preferences can change, allowing us to enjoy foods we once disliked.

Why do we tend to dislike bitter and sour foods in our early years?

What role do our taste receptors play in distinguishing harmful foods from safe ones?

Describe the process that occurs when we eat and how it relates to taste perception.

How does the combination of smell and taste affect our perception of food?

What changes occur in our food preferences as we age?