Sixth Sense of Taste? Science Eyes Ammonium Chloride from Scandinavian Delight

Ammonium chloride, known in Scandinavian candies, now eyed as the sixth taste

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USC researchers unveil how the tongue's OTOP1 receptor responds to this new flavor

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Could this be an evolutionary tool to detect toxins? Insights from Professor Emily Liman

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Salt licorice, a century-old Nordic treat, holds the key to understanding taste evolution.

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Discover the potential dietary implications of recognizing a new fundamental taste

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The journey from a regional specialty to a global taste sensation begins.

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Scientific inquiry confirms: our taste buds have more secrets to reveal.

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