FOOD TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD SCIENCE VS FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ taste buds are located at the tip of the tongue
A
Sweet
B
Bitter
C
Sour
D
Salty
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -They are called papillae. Taste buds are present on these papillae. The sweet taste is perceived mostly by taste buds present at the tip of the tongue. It is marked as region 4.

Detailed explanation-2: -The tip of the tongue contains the ‘sweet’ taste buds while the ‘bitter’ taste buds are present in the back. The either sides of the front tongue contain ‘salt’ taste buds while the ‘sour’ taste buds are present behind this.

Detailed explanation-3: -Disruptions in the body’s olfactory system-the system that allows the body to smell-can result in a sweet taste in the mouth. Infection in the sinuses, nose, and throat. Certain bacteria, especially pseudomonas, can cause a sweet taste in the mouth. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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