Tastes Associated with Caffeine, Quinine, or Aspirin are Detected Primarily

Question

Tastes associated with caffeine, quinine, or aspirin are detected primarily by taste receptors.
A) sour
B) umami
C) bitter
D) salty
E) sweet

Accepted Answer

Caffeine, quinine, and aspirin are primarily detected by bitter taste receptors. These substances have a bitter taste, which is one of the basic tastes detected by the human taste system.