Gustation

Gustation is when you taste something with your tongue. Your tongue has tiny little bumps on it called taste buds. When you eat or drink something, your taste buds send a message to your brain that tells you what you are tasting. There are four main tastes that your taste buds can detect: sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. Some people can also taste a fifth taste called umami, which is kind of like a savory or meaty flavor. So, when you eat a piece of candy, for example, your taste buds tell your brain that it is sweet. Or if you eat a lemon, your taste buds tell your brain that it is sour. Overall, gustation helps you enjoy your food and know what you like and don't like to eat.