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What makes your clean, minty mouth taste so gross when it meets OJ?

Toothpaste contains a detergent (sodium lauryl sulfate) that temporarily disrupts the fatty membranes of your taste receptors. ⬇️ 🟠

in reply to The Conversation U.S.

That throws off how they detect flavors — especially sweet and sour — even though the effect only lasts a few minutes. buff.ly/vff2eHq

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