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Example: The Taste of 101 API’s summarized https://www.pharmaexcipients.com/news/the-taste-of-101-apis-summarized/

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Bitterness scales typically involve:

1.Numerical Rating: Assigning a numeric value to the bitterness intensity. For example, a scale from 0 (no bitterness) to 5 (very high bitterness).

2.Descriptive Categories: Using descriptive terms to categorize bitterness levels, such as “none,” “slight,” “moderate,” “high,” and “very high.”

3.Sensory Panels: Employing trained human tasters to provide subjective ratings based on their perception.

4.Electronic Tongues: Utilizing electronic sensors to objectively measure bitterness levels and mimic human taste perceptions.

These scales support the formulation of more palatable medicines, improving patient compliance, especially for oral medications.

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