Gustatory Perception (Noun)
Meaning
The sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus; "the candy left him with a bad taste"; "the melon had a delicious taste".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Gustatory perception allows humans to detect five primary tastes - sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami, and perceive their varying intensities.
- Researchers found that cultural backgrounds play a significant role in shaping an individual's gustatory perception of specific foods and drinks.
- Our gustatory perception can also be influenced by smell and other external factors such as emotions, personal preferences, and prior experiences.
- Deterioration of gustatory perception due to old age may be compensated for by eating a diverse and well-balanced diet that contains an adequate supply of vitamins and minerals.
- Factors like smell and the brain's interpretation contribute significantly to gustatory perception and shape an individual's liking for particular food or beverages.