What is Taste?
According to dictionary, the sensation of flavour perceived in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance.
According to Ayurvedic wisdom, the sense of taste is a natural guide map towards proper Nutrition.
The six tastes of food: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Pungent, Astringent.
Categorisation of all foods with these 6 tastes. These six tastes are unique and naturally guide us towards body’s nutritional needs.
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Sweet | ![]() |
Builds tissues, calms nerves
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Fruit, grains, natural sugars, milk
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Sour | ![]() |
Cleanses tissues, increases absorption of minerals
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Sour fruits, yogurt, fermented foods
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Salty | ![]() |
Improves taste to food, lubricates tissues, stimulates digestion
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Natural salts, sea vegetables
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Bitter | ![]() |
Detoxifies and lightens tissues
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Dark leafy greens, herbs and spices
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Pungent | ![]() |
Stimulates digestion and metabolism
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Chili peppers, garlic, herbs and spices
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Astringent | ![]() |
Absorbs water, tightens tissues, dries fats
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Legumes, raw fruits and vegetables,
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