Can I Taste Food While Fasting? Understanding the Rules
                                
                                
                                •
                                
                                
                        
                                    
                                    7 min read                                
                            
                                According to research from the Monell Chemical Senses Center, simply tasting desirable food does not necessarily cause long-term overeating, though this depends heavily on the context. For those who are fasting, the question of whether a fleeting taste can break their fast is a common concern.