Physiol Rev January 2016 PMID 26631596

Taste of Fat: A Sixth Taste Modality?

Philippe Besnard, Patricia Passilly-Degrace, Naim A Khan

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The overall tone reflects skepticism and a lack of strong interest, exemplified by phrases like 'ehh maybe,' and references to the biological complexity without clear consensus. The tone, words, and limited depth of comments suggest this is a casual or uncertain reaction to the research on lipids as a potential sixth taste, rather than a groundbreaking or highly impactful discussion.

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Most discussions seem skeptical or indifferent about the idea of a sixth taste modality for fats, as indicated by comments like 'ehh maybe, except for the exceptions.'

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The posts show neither strong enthusiasm nor strong disinterest, with some references to biological concepts that suggest a neutral level of curiosity.

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The conversations don't appear to be influencing wider debates or inspiring significant interest, as they mainly reflect on the complexity and uncertainty in the field.

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This text discusses the idea that humans and rodents may have a sixth taste modality specifically for detecting dietary lipids, especially long-chain fatty acids (LCFA), through taste bud cells.
It explains how LCFA interacts with receptors in taste cells to influence eating behavior and digestion, suggesting this chemosensory process affects food intake and health.
The review also addresses the potential limitations of this lipid taste concept and explores how issues in fatty taste perception might relate to obesity and overconsumption of high-fat foods.]

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