Table 6. Suprathreshold intensity ratings for four prototypical tastants on gLMS, given by mean and standard error of mean (SEM).
Concentration (% w/v) | Mean ± SEM | |
---|---|---|
Sodium chloride | 0.6 | 16.7 ± 2.6 |
1.2 | 24.4 ± 3.6 | |
2.3 | 32.8 ± 4.1 | |
Citric acid | 0.02 | 21.5 ± 4.7 |
0.06 | 27.3 ± 4.7 | |
0.13 | 34.4 ± 4.9 | |
Caffeine | 0.02 | 11.6 ± 3.0 |
0.04 | 19.8 ± 3.4 | |
0.08 | 30.3 ± 4.1 | |
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) | 0.05 | 11.6 ± 1.5 |
0.10 | 18.0 ± 2.6 | |
0.20 | 22.5 ± 3.6 |