Most of us have averseness towards bitter tasting foods. According to texts of ayurveda the bitter taste is made up of Akasha (space element) and Vayu (air element). This taste…
Taste is one of the attributes of food. According to ayurvedic text books and principles of ayurveda, tastes are of six types. We all know there are 5 fundamental elements…
Madhura rasa or sweet taste in ayurveda - The madhura rasa or sweet taste usually gives a sticky sensation in mouth. It satisfies hunger and food craving. This rasa is…
Salt makes every recipe tasty. It is being used from ages to enhance the taste, flavor and texture of food. Salt is used as a preservative in every part of…
Katu rasa is pungent taste. This taste is made up of fire element and air element. When foods with katu rasa are consumed, it excites nerve endings present in tip…
Kashaya rasa is one among six tastes elaborated in ayurveda. Kashaya rasa is astringent taste. According to principles of ayurveda this rasa or taste is composed of earth (prithvi) and…
Which are the ayurvedic foods and herbs that exhibit exceptional properties based on their taste ? According to principles of ayurveda functions of foods and herbs are determined based on…
Amla rasa in Ayurveda means sour taste. Sour Taste or tangy taste is also known as khatta swaad खट्टा स्वाद, in hindi, Maṅkalāṉa cuvai (மங்கலான சுவை ) in tamil, ugra vibhavaṁ…
