Tamil culinary tradition is so famous across the globe. Since long, Tamil literature talks of six tastes and every meal is supposed to feature all these six tastes to be complete in every regard. During festivals and events, dishes were made in each of these six tastes to cater to the needs of every taste bud and also to take advantage of the health benefits of each of these tastes.
Find the six tastes listed by the Tamil culture and other words related to taste.
| Tamil Name | English Name |
| இனிப்பு | Sweet |
| புளிப்பு | Sour |
| உப்பு | Salt |
| கசப்பு | Bitter |
| துவர்ப்பு | Astringency |
| காரம் | Spice (hot) |
| அறுசுவை | A blend of six tastes |
| சுவை | Taste |
