Knowing the smoke point of oils is essential—it saves you from cooking food that is not supposed to taste burnt or bitter
Fats & Oils: What Exactly Happens At Smoke Point?
Fat (Oleogustus): The Sixth Taste
Today, scientists believe a sixth taste exists—and is called oleogustus. Difficult to pronounce? You could say fat as well because oleogustus is the latin word for “a taste of fat” (“oleo” means fatty or oily + “gustus” means taste).