date:Oct 30, 2012
taste bud. Protein conversions lead to depolarization of the cell, which then leads to a buildup of the ions within the cell and causes the neurons to perceive sweetness, says Richard Davidson, vice president, Hagelin Flavor Technologies, Inc., Branchburg, NJ.
When the receptor is saturated, more sweetness cant be detected. If you drink a soda and then eat a piece of candy, depending on how much sugar is in the candy, you cant taste the sweetness of the candy because youve already peaked the r