Most Bitter Tasting Substance on Earth Identified by Scientists

A mushroom that grows on dead wood might hold the key to how our bodies sense and use bitterness. Researchers have discovered three new bitter compounds in Amaropostia stiptica, including one so potent it activates taste receptors at just 63 micrograms per liter.

Bitterness isn’t just about taste, it’s a signal that could unlock new insights into digestion, satiety, and health.

Learn how this crusty forest fungus is reshaping our understanding of flavor and function: https://www.earth.com/news/most-bitter-tasting-substance-on-earth-identified-mushroom-amaropostia-stiptica/