Have you ever wondered why some people cannot stand bitter foods like kale, broccoli, black coffee or dark chocolate, while others enjoy them? This difference in taste is mainly because of a gene ...

Scientists have discovered what could be one of the most bitter substances known to date. The potent chemical compound comes ...

The aversion to bitter foods is inborn too, she said, and it also has survival value: It helps us avoid ingesting toxins that plants evolved to keep from being eaten—including by us. Can science ...

The discovery could help create new "sensorially appealing foods" that improve digestion and feelings of fullness.

The molecular world of bitter compounds has so far only been partially explored. Researchers at the Leibniz Institute for ...

What kind of face do you make when you taste something very bitter? Food scientists have discovered a chemical in a particular kind of mushroom found in the UK and Ireland which they say is the ...

The Bhagavad Gita’s teachings transcend time, reminding us that eating is not just about nutrition—it’s a spiritual practice.

The molecular world of bitter compounds has so far only been partially explored. Researchers at the Leibniz Institute for ...