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TasteBuddy #38 answers

October 30, 2026 · spoilers below

These are the seven hidden foods for TasteBuddy daily #38, 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: Chili lime seasoning

Sweet 3 · Sour 58 · Salty 50 · Umami 2 · Bitter 4

Best answers:

  1. Pickled okra 97/100
  2. Chaat masala 95/100
  3. Giardiniera 94/100
  4. Chili lime seasoning 92/100
  5. Pepperoncini 89/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 2: Root beer

Sweet 58 · Sour 8 · Salty 2 · Umami 0 · Bitter 8

Best answers:

  1. Pawpaw 99/100
  2. Christmas pudding 96/100
  3. Sarsaparilla 92/100
  4. Birch beer 92/100
  5. Sorghum syrup 92/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 3: Honey mustard

Sweet 46 · Sour 30 · Salty 28 · Umami 3 · Bitter 6

Best answers:

  1. Waldorf salad 87/100
  2. Honey mustard 87/100
  3. Banana ketchup 85/100
  4. Mango with chili and lime 82/100
  5. Sweet chili sauce 72/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 4: Collard greens

Sweet 4 · Sour 12 · Salty 46 · Umami 24 · Bitter 14

Best answers:

  1. Collard greens 92/100
  2. Tapenade 86/100
  3. Olives 80/100
  4. Beer cheese 79/100
  5. Spanakopita 78/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 5: Creamed corn

Sweet 38 · Sour 1 · Salty 26 · Umami 16 · Bitter 0

Best answers:

  1. Creamed corn 88/100
  2. Miso caramel 86/100
  3. Bacon-wrapped dates 81/100
  4. Candied bacon 78/100
  5. Fig and prosciutto 74/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 6: Iced tea

Sweet 3 · Sour 6 · Salty 1 · Umami 1 · Bitter 32

Best answers:

  1. Grappa 91/100
  2. Epazote 90/100
  3. Mezcal 89/100
  4. Cortado 88/100
  5. Chicory coffee 88/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 7: Cottage cheese

Sweet 6 · Sour 14 · Salty 30 · Umami 10 · Bitter 1

Best answers:

  1. Kajmak 100/100
  2. Cottage cheese 87/100
  3. Queso fresco 83/100
  4. Dosa 82/100
  5. Aioli 82/100

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