What is the 6th type of taste? Breaking Down the Scientific Debate
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According to research published in the journal *Nature Communications*, humans possess a specific receptor that detects ammonium chloride, suggesting it could be the newest addition to the taste family. The scientific discovery adds a new chapter to the ongoing quest to answer the question: what is the 6th type of taste, expanding beyond the five well-established senses of sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.
