http://my.webmd.com/content/article/114/111080.htm

So... four "traditional" tastes, plus umami, and now fat. And some
suggest that we also have a receptor that detects "soapiness" in foods.

I'm pretty sure I have a single-malt detector.

Pastorio

Bob (this one) wrote:

> http://my.webmd.com/content/article/114/111080.htm
>
> So... four "traditional" tastes, plus umami, and now fat. And some
> suggest that we also have a receptor that detects "soapiness" in foods.
>
> I'm pretty sure I have a single-malt detector.
>
> Pastorio

Thanks for posting this. DH says it's the mouthfeel of the fat, but it
has a distinctive taste, whether butter or shortening.

maxine in ri

> Bob (this one) wrote:
>
> > http://my.webmd.com/content/article/114/111080.htm
> >
> > So... four "traditional" tastes, plus umami, and now fat. And some
> > suggest that we also have a receptor that detects "soapiness" in foods.

Oh, I KNOW *I* have a sense to detect soapiness on my tongue. I get it
when I'm near the soap aisle at the grocery store. It's AWFUL!

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