There Are Five Basic Taste Sensations

question 73

Multiple Choice

There are five basic taste sensations. Select the one mismatched with its stimulating agent.

• A) Sweet; organic compounds such as sugar
• B) Sour; hydrogen ions from acids such as those in lemons
• C) Salty; metal ions such as potassium or sodium
• D) Bitter; acids such as those in toxins or poisons
• E) Umami; amino acids such as glutamate or aspartate found in chicken soup

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Units Transferred Out

The quantity of items moved from one stage of production to the next or finished products delivered to customers.

Inventory Valuation Method

Techniques used to assess the cost of a company's inventory which can include FIFO (First-In-First-Out), LIFO (Last-In-First-Out), and weighted average methods.

Cost Control

The process of monitoring and regulating the expenses of a business to adhere to budgets and optimize profitability.

Standard Costs

Estimated expenses for materials, labor, and overhead that a company aims to achieve for its products or services.