gustation
Sensing food flavors
Gustation is the sense of taste—the faculty by which flavors are perceived.
The word is technical, appearing mainly in scientific contexts: The study examined how gustation changes with age.
In everyday speech, people simply say taste.
Fifth taste sensation
- sweetnessSugary taste quality
- sournessAcidic taste quality
- bitternessSharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- saltinessBriny flavor quality
astringency · piquancy · tanginess · zestiness · smokiness · earthiness · richness · fruitiness
Oral muscle for taste
- papillaeSmall tissue protrusions
- tastebudsOral flavor receptors
- receptorsProteins binding specific molecules
- salivaMouth's digestive secretion
chemoreception · epithelium · transduction · neurons · afferent · olfaction · mouthfeel · masticate
Lover of fine food
- gastronomeCulinary connoisseur
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
- gourmandExcessive food lover
- foodieCasual term for epicure
sommelier · aficionado · discerning · palate · refined · tasting · critic · savoring
Enjoying something slowly
- relishKeen pleasurable appreciation
- delectationKeen pleasure or relish
- enjoymentState of relishing something
- pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling
indulgence · satisfaction · zest · palatable · delectable · appetizing · luscious · toothsome
Sense of scent detection
- smellOlfactory perception
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- sightVisual perception faculty
- soundAudible wave phenomenon
touch · texture · mouthfeel · trigeminal · multisensory · synesthesia · proprioception
Characteristic cooking style
- gastronomyScience of fine dining
- cookingPreparing food with heat
- seasoningSubstance improving food taste
- spicesAromatic food flavorings
herbs · recipe · ingredient · chef · dish · meal · kitchen · marinating
umami
Fifth taste sensation
- sweetnessSugary taste quality
- sournessAcidic taste quality
- bitternessSharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
saltiness · astringency · piquancy · tanginess · zestiness · smokiness · earthiness · richness · fruitiness · nuttiness
tongue
Oral muscle for taste
- papillaeSmall tissue protrusions
- tastebudsOral flavor receptors
- receptorsProteins binding specific molecules
saliva · chemoreception · epithelium · transduction · neurons · afferent · olfaction · mouthfeel · masticate · swallow
epicure
Lover of fine food
- gastronomeCulinary connoisseur
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
- gourmandExcessive food lover
foodie · sommelier · aficionado · discerning · palate · refined · tasting · critic · savoring · cupping
savoring
Enjoying something slowly
- relishKeen pleasurable appreciation
- delectationKeen pleasure or relish
- enjoymentState of relishing something
pleasure · indulgence · satisfaction · zest · palatable · delectable · appetizing · luscious · toothsome · scrumptious
olfaction
Sense of scent detection
sound · touch · texture · mouthfeel · trigeminal · multisensory · synesthesia · proprioception
cuisine
Characteristic cooking style
- gastronomyScience of fine dining
- cookingPreparing food with heat
- seasoningSubstance improving food taste
spices · herbs · recipe · ingredient · chef · dish · meal · kitchen · marinating