Can You Taste Carbs? The Science Behind Starch Perception
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Recent scientific studies have revealed that humans may possess a unique oral sensation for complex carbohydrates, a finding that challenges the long-held belief that only simple sugars register as 'sweet'. This discovery suggests that the human palate can indeed perceive the 'starchy' flavor of foods like bread and rice, even when sweet receptors are blocked. Understanding this mechanism offers new insights into our cravings for carb-rich foods and the complexities of human taste perception.
