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After studying this unit. You will be able to:Understand the basic principles of the physiology of the sense of taste and smellRecognize a variety of herbs, spices, oils, vinegars, wines and other flavoringsUnderstand how to use flavoring ingredients to create, enhance or alter the natural flavor
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1. Flavors and Flavorings Chapter 7
2. After studying this unit You will be able to:
Understand the basic principles of the physiology of the sense of taste and smell
Recognize a variety of herbs, spices, oils, vinegars, wines and other flavorings
Understand how to use flavoring ingredients to create, enhance or alter the natural flavors of a dish
3. Flavors The combination of tastes, aromas and other sensations caused by the presence of a foreign substance in the mouth
Flavor is to food what hue is to color and what timbre is to music
4. Tastes The sensations we detect when a substance comes in contact with the taste buds on the tongue
Sweet
Sour
Salt
Bitter
Umami
5. The Human Tongue