What is the thing that makes everything taste sweet?
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Over millions of years, the human sense of taste evolved to detect sugar as a potent energy source, a biological reward that encouraged our ancestors to consume energy-rich foods. This ancient evolutionary imperative helps explain why so many people are drawn to the sweet flavor, but what is the thing that makes everything taste sweet? The answer lies in specialized protein receptors on our tongues and the diverse molecules that activate them.
