They say that every great bite strikes the perfect balance between heat, fat and the five tastes: bitter, salty, sour, sweet and savory "deliciousness," otherwise known as umami. Our taste receptors and sense of smell determine how we perceive flavors, and the ability to deconstruct a recipe to identify its individual components is important for top chefs and wine connoisseurs. That's why the words "refined palate" are frequently tossed around, but it's a skill that comes easy to about a quarter of the population, according to a study from Oxford University, which found that some people have more sensitive palates that make them natural "super tasters." Super tasters would do well on a new Food Netwo...

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