Scientists have just caught up with something that Scandinavians have suspected strongly for over a century: Ammonium chloride (NH 4 Cl) may be a basic taste, joining sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and ...
Scholars have discovered evidence of a sixth basic taste. The tongue responds to ammonium chloride, a popular ingredient in some Scandinavian candies. The OTOP1 protein receptor, previously linked to ...
Share on Pinterest Researchers say the new sixth taste activates a strong sensation in receptors that detect sour tastes, which could be a survival mechanism. Rich Legg/Getty Images Researchers say ...
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