Question

why acids have a sour taste?

Answer 1

Acidic foods are believed to taste sourbecause of their hydrogen ion concentration. Scientists believe that the human tongue determines tastethrough several different channels. Thetaste buds that register sour and salty flavors do so through ion channels. ... Bases, on the other hand, gain ions when mixed.

Answer 2

All acids are sour in taste..... Example- tartaric acid, lactic acid, acetic acid etc...it is due to their hydrogen ion concentration.....