(F(1,23) = 14.94,
p b 0.01) than MSG− soups (Fig. 1). This may be due to the sodium
ion found in MSG increasing the perception of saltiness. There was
also a trend for a significant effect of soup condition on pleasantness
ratings [F(2,46) = 2.99, p = 0.06] and a similar trend for sweetness
to differ between soups [F(2,46) = 2.76