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TasteBuddy #44 answers

November 5, 2026 · spoilers below

These are the seven hidden foods for TasteBuddy daily #44, 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: Parmesan

Sweet 6 · Sour 12 · Salty 58 · Umami 62 · Bitter 4

Best answers:

  1. Parmesan rind 97/100
  2. Bun bo hue 92/100
  3. Jamon iberico 90/100
  4. Bouillabaisse 89/100
  5. Bovril 88/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 2: Capers

Sweet 2 · Sour 40 · Salty 68 · Umami 6 · Bitter 8

Best answers:

  1. Capers 92/100
  2. Yuzu kosho 83/100
  3. Preserved lemon 79/100
  4. Sambal oelek 73/100
  5. Mango pickle 71/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 3: Macchiato

Sweet 4 · Sour 12 · Salty 3 · Umami 2 · Bitter 60

Best answers:

  1. Chicory coffee 97/100
  2. Macchiato 92/100
  3. Cacao nibs 92/100
  4. Cortado 91/100
  5. Americano 87/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 4: General Tso's chicken

Sweet 46 · Sour 16 · Salty 46 · Umami 28 · Bitter 2

Best answers:

  1. General Tso's chicken 87/100
  2. Sesame chicken 85/100
  3. Hoisin 82/100
  4. BBQ chicken 80/100
  5. Prosciutto and melon 78/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 5: Truffle

Sweet 3 · Sour 1 · Salty 2 · Umami 40 · Bitter 6

Best answers:

  1. Truffle 93/100
  2. Porcini 91/100
  3. Shiitake mushrooms 88/100
  4. Mushroom powder 84/100
  5. Huitlacoche 68/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 6: Marinara

Sweet 18 · Sour 28 · Salty 36 · Umami 30 · Bitter 3

Best answers:

  1. Bun cha 93/100
  2. Shrimp cocktail 87/100
  3. Worcestershire 82/100
  4. Marinara 82/100
  5. Tomato soup 81/100
SweetSourSaltyUmamiBitter

Shape 7: Affogato

Sweet 40 · Sour 6 · Salty 3 · Umami 1 · Bitter 40

Best answers:

  1. Affogato 95/100
  2. Chartreuse 93/100
  3. Cold brew with sweet cream 93/100
  4. Aperol 88/100
  5. Chocolate orange 87/100

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