Fallibility of Gustatory Perception

Perceptual Distortion

An error in the judgment or interpretation of sensory stimuli.

Fallibility

The quality of being prone to error or experiencing difficulties in judgement.

Supertaster

A person who is more sensitive to certain tastes than most others, experiencing taste with greater intensity, especially bitter flavors.

Miraculin

A taste distortion that causes previously sour foods to taste sweet.

Flavour

A perceptual experience produced by a combination of taste and other sensations, including smell, temperature, pain, and texture.

Gustatory Perception

The perception of taste.