Traditionally, four basic taste sensations are described: sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. A fifth basic taste (umami-stimulated by monosodium glutamate) has more recently been identified. Certain areas of the tongue have been described as being most sensitive to the different tastes, but evidence indicates all areas are capable of detecting all tastes. Other "tastes" expressed by gourmets are influenced by olfactory sensation (smell and aroma).
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