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Sour is a form of taste that is activated by acid and acidicly high foods. These have a low pH value, and the sour part of your tongue "tastes" the acid. But since it's an acid, it also burns your mouth, so that's why it irritates your tongue. It is fine in moderation, but not in overuse.

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