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Bad taste in the mouth may signal illness or nutrient deficiency, say experts
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Taste is a complex sense and a taste disorder usually signals another health condition.
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SINGAPORE - Would you try electric lemonade? Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have devised a drinking glass, programmed by a cellphone app, which stimulates the tongue to perceive different flavours, including citrus.
Taste is a complex sense and a taste disorder usually signals another health condition, such as infections or nutrient deficiencies.


