Gustation is the scientific term for the sense of TASTE. It is the ability to detect the flavor of substances such as food, certain minerals, and poisons. The term is derived from the Latin word gustus, meaning 'TASTE'. TASTE is one of the five senses, along with sight, smell, hearing, and touch. TASTE buds on the tongue are responsible for detecting different tastes, such as sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. Gustation is an important part of the human experience, as it helps us to determine which foods are safe to eat and which are not.