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On which part of the tongue could you get the most taste - in front, at the back, on the left or right side of the tongue?

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Collect a few food items having different kinds of taste. Play a game with your friends like Jhumpa and Jhoolan did. Tell your friend to taste the food and ask - 

On which part of the tongue could you get the most taste - in front, at the back, on the left or right side of the tongue?

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On the front side. (Assuming sugar was given)

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Chapter 3 From Tasting to Digesting
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