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TasteBuddy #14 answers

October 6, 2026 · spoilers below

These are the seven hidden foods for TasteBuddy daily #14, with each shape's taste numbers and the five highest-scoring answers. Scores are out of 100: up to 60 for matching the shape, 20 for strength and 20 for rarity.

SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 1: Giardiniera

Sweet 4 · Sour 54 · Salty 44 · Umami 4 · Bitter 4

Best answers:

  1. Pickled okra 97/100
  2. Giardiniera 95/100
  3. Chaat masala 95/100
  4. Pickled jalapenos 91/100
  5. Chili lime seasoning 91/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 2: Bulgogi

Sweet 34 · Sour 3 · Salty 48 · Umami 42 · Bitter 2

Best answers:

  1. Pork floss 99/100
  2. Sukiyaki 95/100
  3. Unagi 94/100
  4. Galbi 94/100
  5. Bulgogi 91/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 3: Aperol spritz

Sweet 34 · Sour 22 · Salty 1 · Umami 0 · Bitter 40

Best answers:

  1. Vermouth 92/100
  2. Aperol spritz 88/100
  3. Tonic syrup 74/100
  4. Bitter lemon 66/100
  5. Gin and tonic 62/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 4: Gazpacho

Sweet 12 · Sour 44 · Salty 36 · Umami 22 · Bitter 3

Best answers:

  1. Gazpacho 92/100
  2. Rollmops 86/100
  3. Sambar 79/100
  4. Avgolemono 75/100
  5. Panzanella 74/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 5: Gouda

Sweet 12 · Sour 5 · Salty 40 · Umami 34 · Bitter 2

Best answers:

  1. Jajangmyeon 93/100
  2. Beef rendang 93/100
  3. Gravlax 92/100
  4. Peking duck 91/100
  5. Bibimbap 91/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 6: Honey roasted peanuts

Sweet 40 · Sour 1 · Salty 34 · Umami 8 · Bitter 3

Best answers:

  1. Honey roasted peanuts 87/100
  2. Honey-roasted peanuts 85/100
  3. Salted peanut bar 83/100
  4. Cornbread 81/100
  5. Salmiakki 80/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 7: Goji berries

Sweet 30 · Sour 16 · Salty 2 · Umami 2 · Bitter 12

Best answers:

  1. Goji berries 95/100
  2. Sloe gin 78/100
  3. Port 69/100
  4. Mulled wine 68/100
  5. Diet cola 67/100