In addition to the five primary taste senses that scientists have been studying for years, there is new evidence that people can distinguish ______ by taste.

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Recent research has shown that humans have receptors on their tongues for detecting fats, indicating that fat is likely a sixth basic taste. This discovery adds to the traditional five tastes of sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

In Addition to the Five Primary Taste Senses That Scientists