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TasteBuddy #26 answers

October 18, 2026 · spoilers below

These are the seven hidden foods for TasteBuddy daily #26, 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: Vinegar

Sweet 1 · Sour 92 · Salty 1 · Umami 0 · Bitter 3

Best answers:

  1. Citric acid 96/100
  2. Cream of tartar 92/100
  3. Red wine vinegar 88/100
  4. Vitamin C tablet 87/100
  5. Apple cider vinegar 83/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 2: Cheeseburger

Sweet 12 · Sour 10 · Salty 50 · Umami 42 · Bitter 2

Best answers:

  1. Gravlax 97/100
  2. Laksa 96/100
  3. Beef rendang 95/100
  4. Shio koji 93/100
  5. Goulash 91/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 3: Pickled jalapenos

Sweet 4 · Sour 50 · Salty 40 · Umami 3 · Bitter 4

Best answers:

  1. Giardiniera 95/100
  2. Pickled okra 93/100
  3. Pickled jalapenos 91/100
  4. Pepperoncini 90/100
  5. Chaat masala 89/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 4: Gin and tonic

Sweet 26 · Sour 22 · Salty 2 · Umami 0 · Bitter 46

Best answers:

  1. Gin and tonic 82/100
  2. Tonic syrup 75/100
  3. Tonic water 67/100
  4. Wheat beer 66/100
  5. Aperol spritz 66/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 5: Dijon mustard

Sweet 4 · Sour 40 · Salty 46 · Umami 5 · Bitter 14

Best answers:

  1. Toum 92/100
  2. Lemon pepper 91/100
  3. Dijon mustard 87/100
  4. Chimichurri 87/100
  5. Preserved lemon 86/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 6: Saffron

Sweet 6 · Sour 2 · Salty 1 · Umami 4 · Bitter 30

Best answers:

  1. Garam masala 95/100
  2. Wheatgrass 94/100
  3. Saffron 92/100
  4. Shochu 89/100
  5. Ras el hanout 87/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 7: Korma

Sweet 24 · Sour 6 · Salty 38 · Umami 26 · Bitter 2

Best answers:

  1. Korma 92/100
  2. Longanisa 92/100
  3. Tteokbokki 90/100
  4. Gochujang 90/100
  5. Pineapple fried rice 90/100

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