Table 2.
| Variable | Nontasters | Medium tasters | Supertasters | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVI/AVI | 15 | 9 | 2 | 26 |
| PAV/AVI | 5 | 23 | 9 | 37 |
| PAV/PAV | 1 | 10 | 10 | 21 |
| n | 21 | 42 | 21 |
Based on the bitterness of 3.2 mM PROP (nontasters, ≤moderately bitter; supertasters, ≥very strong; and medium tasters in between).
TAS2R38 gene (Kim et al., 2003).