Japanese scientist Kikunae Ikeda first proposed umami as a basic taste — in addition to sweet, sour, salty and bitter — in the early 1900s. About eight decades later, the scientific community ...
IF ammonium chloride is formed by counter-current diffusion of ammonia and hydrogen chloride gases in a long tube, periodic precipitation of the product in the form of rings is observed. This ...
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 ...