date:Apr 22, 2016
mechanisms against predators, producing a battery of natural pesticides and toxins. These compounds, commonly known as phytonutrientswhich include terpenenes, isoflavones, polyphenols (comprising catechins and caffeine) or glycosinolatesdespite having health benefits, are invariably bitter or astringent.1
When consumed in high dosages, many bitter compounds are toxic, and the negative hedonic response to bitter taste is thought to be an integral part of our defense mechanisms.2 On the other hand