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Animal study demonstrates non-taste discrimination of sucrose concentrations in rats, suggesting olfactory cues influence standard gustatory assays.
Data are presented showing that rats can discriminate among sucrose solution concentrations by some cue other than taste, possibly by olfaction. Non-taste factors need to be considered in taste discrimination studies.
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