Tang is one example, the instant orange drink has a space food origin
The primary substances responsible for giving food its taste are chemicals called tastants. Tastants include molecules like sugars for sweetness, salts for saltiness, acids for sourness, and amino acids and nucleotides for umami. These chemicals interact with taste receptors on the taste buds on the tongue, sending signals to the brain to interpret the taste.
the acids in your stomack burn the food in to a solid and if you drink something like water, juice,etc it messes up the acids and it dont work right :)
Acids are generally sour. However, tasting chemicals is not recommended.
Weak acids usually taste sour, similar to vinegar or citrus fruits. However, it is not recommended to taste weak acids as they can be harmful to the body in large quantities.
only citric acids taste sour others just burn
Sour taste is typically triggered by acidic compounds like citric acid, which stimulate taste receptors that detect acidity. Bitter taste, on the other hand, is often associated with compounds like alkaloids, found in substances like caffeine and quinine, which activate different taste receptors. The taste of a food item depends on the specific chemical compounds present in it.
Protein and esential fatty acids that are good unsaturated source
it means that it food/drink has no taste, so it tastes like you have bitten/drunk solid/liquid air. apparently, water 'has no taste'... amybe that's why I dont like it lol:D
Fizzy drinks typically contain carbon dioxide gas that creates the bubbles, as well as acids like citric acid or phosphoric acid to give them a tangy taste. These acids provide the characteristic tartness that enhances the flavor profile of the drink.
Because they like the taste why else would they drink it
Seaweed can taste like fish because it contains compounds called amino acids that are also found in fish. These amino acids give seaweed a savory and umami flavor that is similar to the taste of fish.