What Do We Know About the Taste of MSG (Monosodium

question 26

Multiple Choice

What do we know about the taste of MSG (monosodium glutamate) ?

• A) It weakens as it comes into contact with the tongue.
• B) It appears to be one of the primary tastes.
• C) It causes taste buds to release substance P and therefore causes foods to taste "hot."
• D) It causes sweet substances to taste sour and causes sour substances to taste sweet.

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