We all have different amounts of these various receptors, depending on our DNA, and research has shown that sensitivity to one particular bitter compound (which is easy to measure, and is a marker of overall taste sensitivity) varies wildly between different countries. read more
The taste buds do not differ among cultures as all cultures are human cultures and all humans have the same basic, physical design, including taste buds. What does change are cultural preferences for particular flavors. These likely come from what foods are available in a given place. read more
Sometimes cultural variations do describe a wholly different mode of understanding what makes food good In trying to characterise the broad differences between cultures' palates, nutritionists refer to sets of tastes that they rely on – the spices and flavourings that feel like home. read more
I do believe that each person’s taste buds vary, but they do can be proved. Sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami are the five basic tastes. Recently, I read an article talks about “Japanese researchers suggest the ability to taste umami food could have an effect an overall health. read more