Australian researchers say fat is 'sixth taste'
A newly discovered ability for people to taste fat could hold the key to reducing obesity, researchers believe. They also found that people with a high sensitivity to the taste of fat tended to eat less fatty foods and were less likely to be overweight
Australian researchers say fat is 'sixth taste'
It's a theory set to confirm why humans are so fond of fatty foods such as chips and chocolate cake: in addition to the five tastes already identified lurks another detectable by the palate ...
Mon 8 Mar 10 from PhysOrg
Humans Have Sixth Taste for Fat
People with a high sensitivity to the taste of fat tend to eat less fatty foods and are less likely to be overweight.
Thu 11 Mar 10 from Livescience
Salty, Sweet: Study Says Fat is the Sixth 'Taste'
People sensitive to the taste of fat tend to eat less of it and are less likely to be overweight, according to Australian research that found human tongues can detect fatty tastes.
Wed 10 Mar 10 from FOXNews
Discovery of 'fat' taste could hold the key to reducing obesity
A newly discovered ability for people to taste fat could hold the key to reducing obesity, researchers believe. They also found that people with a high sensitivity to the taste of fat tended ...
Wed 10 Mar 10 from ScienceDaily
Researchers: Fat Could Be 'Sixth Taste'
There are five known tastes detected by the human tongue, -- sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami (a protein-rich taste found in foods like soy sauce) -- but according to Australian researchers ...
Mon 8 Mar 10 from RedOrbit
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