What Are the Four Basic Tastes Generally Considered to Be

question 131

Multiple Choice

What are the four basic tastes generally considered to be

• A) sweet, sour, spicy, and smooth 
• B) salty, sweet, sour, and bitter 
• C) bitter, salty, bland, and sour 
• D) sour, bitter, bland, and hot

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Definitions:

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Medieval manuscripts that contained prayers and devotional texts for use by laypeople, often richly illuminated and personalized.

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