Gustation

Definition

Gustation refers to the sense of taste, specifically the perception of different flavors through the taste buds on our tongue.

Related terms

Olfaction:

Olfaction is the sense of smell, which works together with gustation to create our perception of flavor.

Papillae:

Papillae are small bumps on our tongue that contain our taste buds and help us detect different tastes.

Umami:

Umami is one of the five basic tastes (along with sweet, sour, salty, and bitter) and is often described as savory or meaty.