Peppery Flavour: The Spicy, Pungent Taste

Peppery flavours are hot, pungent, and often spicy, typically found in black pepper or spicy dishes. These flavours provide a warming sensation that tingles the palate.

Where the Flavour is on Your Tongue: Peppery flavours are felt across the tongue, particularly at the back where heat and spiciness are most prominent.

Taste Experience: The peppery flavour feels sharp, spicy, and warming, often leaving a tingly, lingering sensation in the mouth.

Interesting Fact: The compound responsible for the spicy sensation in pepper is piperine, which stimulates the heat receptors on the tongue.