Scientists Discover a “6th Taste” Explaining Why We Love Carbs So Freakin’ Much

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By Anna Scanlon

Carbohydrates like pizza, pasta, and polenta are a favorite of many. For those looking to lose weight, they are incredibly hard to resist, and are often seen as a food-enemy. Now, a new study suggests that there may be a scientific reason for our love of carbs – because they are our 6th taste.

Previously, scientists have stated that we have 5 primary tastes which live on our tongues, salty, sweet, sour, bitter, and savory. But the new study suggests that carbohydrates may actually be the sixth taste. And it would make sense, considering almost every culture has carbohydrate-laden staple …read more

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