Flavor Preferences, Our Likes and Dislikes Are Said to Have

question 137

Multiple Choice

Flavor preferences, our likes and dislikes are said to have a "homeostatic value". Which of the following is the best example of this homeostatic value for taste preferences?

• A) Alkaloids are chemical compounds in plants that are frequently toxic "antifeedant" chemicals. Alkaloids are often unpleasantly bitter.
• B) The temperature, smell and texture of foods will influence its overall taste.
• C) Monosodium glutamate is a food additive that stimulates umami taste (gustatory) cells.
• D) Capsaicin is a chemical compound in chili peppers. Nociceptors in the mouth respond to this chemical with the sensation of heat.

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