Which of the following statements about flavor is NOT true?
A. The average person can distinguish 2,000 to 4,000 aromas.
B. People have an innate preference for sour, salty, and bitter foods.
C. We have at least 10,000 taste buds.
D. We detect aromas with the olfactory cells in the nasal cavity.
Answer (1)
The statement that people have an innate preference for sour, salty, and bitter foods is NOT true. Human preferences are more biased towards sweet flavors, while sour, salty, and bitter can be less favored. The other statements about aroma and taste perception are accurate. ;
