Caffeine's effect on taste sense
A study has revealed that coffee masks the bitterness of caffeine, even though its concentration exceeds the detection threshold of the taste buds. Researchers found that two compounds, chlorogenic acid and melanoidins, interact with caffeine, reducing the sensation of bitterness by up to 50%. These interactions create complexes that taste receptors find difficult to recognize.
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