Term (tasting, gustatory = sense of taste) for the chemical perception via receptors on the tongue and palate of the various sensations when eating and drinking. In contrast to the broader term sensory, which includes all sensory impressions such as smell, appearance and mouthfeel, "gustatory" refers exclusively to the perception of flavour. It depends on the quantity of a flavouring substance as to when it is perceived. This is known as the perception threshold. The five scientifically recognised tastes are sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami ( bold is discussed as a possible sixth).
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Markus J. Eser
Weinakademiker und Herausgeber „Der Weinkalender“