Tartness
Tartness is a sensory attribute describing a sharp, puckering taste often associated with acids present in foods and drinks. It is commonly grouped with the basic tastes of sweetness, sourness, bitterness, saltiness, and umami as a perceptible quality that signals acidity. In everyday language, tartness is used to describe citrus fruits, sour flavors, and beverages such as lemonade or sour beers, and may also refer to an overall impression of acidity even when sweetness or bitterness are present.
The perception of tartness is primarily linked to hydrogen ions released by acids in the mouth. The
In culinary contexts, tartness is used to balance sweetness and fat, sharpen fruit flavors, and provide freshness