That Tastes ... Sweet? Sour? No, It's Definitely Calcium!

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Wed, 08/20/2008 - 20:45

Chemists are reporting a discovery that could expand the palate of human tastes, such as sweet, sour or salty, to include a new flavor that could be called "calcium."

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