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Study 'confirms' umami taste receptor

Scientists have ‘confirmed’ the role of a specific taste receptor in human umami taste, a result that strengthens our understanding of taste preferences. Findings published by Monell Center scientists in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition also indicate that variations in the genes that code for the proteins T1R1 and T1R3 correspond to individual variation in sensitivity to the perceived i

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Sweeteners linked to higher weight gain: Rat study

Consumption of non-nutritive sweeteners such as saccharin and aspartame could lead to increases in weight, according to new data in rats. There is a wealth of evidence to suggest that consumption of foods and beverages containing low, or no, calories can help to battle obesity by reducing the calorific value of products without affecting taste or subsequent feelings of hunger. However, the new stu