jtroopa t1_jdzpifg wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:30 AM Reply to ELI5: if acidic stuff tastes sour to humans, what does alkaline stuff taste like? by BlueTNT123 Generally bitter. From what I’ve read, bitter taste appears to be an evolution-driven reaction to avoiding poisonous substances. There are a number (not sure what percentage though) of naturally occurring alkaline substances that are toxic to us. Permalink 3
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Reply to ELI5: if acidic stuff tastes sour to humans, what does alkaline stuff taste like? by BlueTNT123
Generally bitter. From what I’ve read, bitter taste appears to be an evolution-driven reaction to avoiding poisonous substances. There are a number (not sure what percentage though) of naturally occurring alkaline substances that are toxic to us.