Perceived intensity and pleasantness of sucrose taste in male alcoholics.

Aims: The aim of the present study was to evaluate a possible relationship between taste responses to sweet solutions and alcoholic status.

Methods: The rated intensity and pleasantness of sucrose taste was compared in male alcoholics (n = 45) and non-alcoholic controls (n = 33).

Results: The rated intensity, but not pleasantness, of water taste (0% sucrose) was higher in the alcoholics.

Taste responses to monosodium glutamate after alcohol exposure.

Aims: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of acute and chronic exposure to alcohol on taste responses to a prototypic umami substance, monosodium glutamate (MSG).

Methods: The rated intensity and pleasantness of MSG taste (0.03-10.