There are five basic taste categories the taste buds perceive:
Sweetness is recognized by the presence of sugar. It is very predominant in desserts, but also creates great contrast with salty and sour.
Sourness can be added through a variety of acidic foods, such as vinegars and citrus fruits.
Salt enhances flavor, intensifies sweetness and suppresses bitterness.
Bitterness may be found in a variety o…