Taste of free amino acids and peptides

Abstract
Although much attention has been given to olfaction, little attention has been given to taste. It is generally assumed that there are five primary tastes: sweetness, sourness, saltiness, bitterness, and umami. Free amino acids and peptides play important roles eliciting characteristic tastes of foods. In this paper, some tastes of free amino acids and some peptides are discussed.

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