What Are the Five Primary Tastes

question 23

Multiple Choice

What are the five primary tastes?

• A) hot, sour, spicy, sweet, origami
• B) salty, sour, spicy, sweet, tart
• C) bitter, salty, sour, sweet, umami
• D) peppery, salty, sour, sweet, acidic

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