Bases are bitter in taste, but the bitter gourd also tastes bitter, is it's a base?

Yes, Bitter gourd is basic in nature, due to the presence of an alkaloid Momordicin, which gives it a bitter taste.

Bases stimulate the taste buds on the tongue, which corresponds to bitterness.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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