Tamil name | English name | Comments |
---|---|---|
Inippu | Sweet | |
Kasappu | Bitter | |
Kaarppu | Spicy | |
Pulippu | Sour | |
Uvarppu | Salty | |
Thuvarppu | No equivalent word in English. Closest could be Astringent | This unique taste can be found in betel leaves which we eat after the meal. Equivalent of this taste can be found in Pomegranates, 70% ripe banana, Banana flower (this is edible btw) |