Abstract

A REVIEW ON: HUMAN TASTE SENSOR

Muntode Dipti* and Sonal Shinde

ABSTRACT

Humanity has been fascinated by taste for generations, as it is a key part of perception. The fascinating world of taste sensors is explored in this article, which takes readers on a tour from their historical roots to their cutting-edge applications in the contemporary era. We investigate the physiological underpinnings of taste on the human tongue, offering insights into the complex processes that control how we perceive flavors. Taste is one of the key elements influencing the market penetration and financial success of oral formulations in terms of patient acceptability and compliance, particularly in pediatric medicine. The nutritional needs and ecological niches filled by our evolutionary forebears have greatly influenced our taste buds. Early hominoids presumably largely consumed fruit and leaves while
seeking food in a closed tropical forest. Later, they moved to the savannah and significantly increased their nutritional options. For the billions of people who still lack adequate access to food, humans' developed taste buds can nevertheless be helpful them recognize nutrition. However, for people who have easy access to delicious, high-energy foods, overnutrition-related disorders like diabetes and obesity have also been aided by our sensitivity to sweet, salty, and fatty foods.

Keywords: Sour, Bitter, Salty, Umami, Sweet, E-tongue, Taste Senso.