Humans have five basic tastes: sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami - a savory taste. At the Nordic Food Lab, Copenhagen, researchers are experimenting with new combinations of tastes, creating such delights as seaweed icecream. Kerri Smith meets Head of Research, Lars Williams, and biophysicist Ole Mouritsen, to chew over the science of taste.

Nature | June 21, 2012

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