A new technology called e-Taste could allow us to taste virtual beverages, though it's probably still a long way from ...

Various combinations of these chemicals correspond to the five basic tastes ... allows the user to perceive specific tastes even though no actual food or beverage is involved.

Virtual reality could get more realistic thanks to scientists inventing an artificial tongue that can taste flavours, such as sourness and umami ...

Digitally recreating the complex chemistry between your food and your tongue is a major ... It starts by breaking down the five basic tastes into associated chemicals, mixing them together to ...

These sensors are calibrated to distinguish glucose and glutamate molecules, representing the five basic tastes ... Further tests assessing e-Taste's ability to immerse players in a virtual food ...