The term 'TASTE' is an umbrella term for the four distinct flavors of sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. These flavors are experienced by humans through the TASTE buds on their tongues. Sweet tastes are usually associated with sugary foods, while sour tastes are associated with acidic foods. Bitter tastes are often found in vegetables and herbs, and salty tastes are associated with salty foods. All four of these tastes can be combined to create a variety of different flavors.