Description
One of the five basic tastes
Technical
Sourness, also known as sour, is a basic taste sensation perceived through hydrogen ions from acidic compounds interacting with taste bud receptors, and it can also refer to an unpleasant or acidic quality in taste, disposition, or tone. It is a warning sign for potentially spoiled food, though it is balanced in some food products by sweetness, and it is associated with a low pH.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Taste
Texture
Wine Analogy
Like the crisp acidity in Sauvignon Blanc
Coffee Analogy
Similar to the bright acidity in Kenyan AA coffee
Perfume Analogy
Reminiscent of citrus top notes in Eau de Cologne
Origin & History
Civilization
Sumerians
Era
circa 4500-1900 BCE
Region
Mesopotamia
Spread Path
Trade routes along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
Culinary Applications
Dietary
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced