Glossary
Astringency
The physical drying and roughening of the mouth caused by tannins binding with salivary proteins. Distinct from bitterness, which is a taste; astringency is a tactile sensation.
Glossary
The physical drying and roughening of the mouth caused by tannins binding with salivary proteins. Distinct from bitterness, which is a taste; astringency is a tactile sensation.