Tag: Flavor myth

According to the Institute of Food Technologists, taste perception is a complex process involving chemosensory receptors, and a common myth has emerged that goji berries can manipulate this. The straightforward answer to the question, 'Do goji berries make everything sweet?' is a definitive no.

The average person consumes approximately 13 grams of naturally occurring glutamate from food proteins daily, yet many are wary of MSG. This common food additive, monosodium glutamate, is often mistakenly conflated with traditional spices due to its reputation as a savory flavor booster.