Which of the following ingredients is added to a food item like dal or curry for taste?

Taste is one of the five senses perceived by our brain. The taste buds present on the surface of our tongue help us to sense the taste of the food that we eat. Our brain recognizes four basic tastes that are salty, sweet, sour, and bitter.

Salt is an ingredient added to a food item like dal or curry for taste. Without salt, the food will taste bland. The intake of salt should be limited.