MSG's Reputation as a "Flavor Enhancer" Occurs Because

question 370

Multiple Choice

MSG's reputation as a "flavor enhancer" occurs because

• A)the savory odors of the food are combined with the taste of glutamate.
• B)the salty, sour, and sweet taste sensations are combined.
• C)it enhances the textural and temperature equalities of the food.
• D)the pain created on the tongue triggers an "endorphin high."

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Significance Level

The probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true; a measure of the risk of Type I error.

Test Statistic

A metric derived from sample data utilized in a hypothesis test to decide if the null hypothesis should be dismissed.

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Sample Size

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