Are babies "super tasters"? A food scientist indulges in the secret - Inverse

Babies have a propensity toward sweet flavors, and while they're born with more taste buds they're not necessarily born with a better sense of taste.

Imagine if there were foodie babies. These infants would offer nuanced critiques of breastmilk and strained peas, noting the layers of sweet and umami in applesauce. Theyd request their squash and … [+4400 chars]

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