Chapter 6 Hot Bites Normally cooked food has six flavors: salty, sour, pungent ,astringent , bitter and sweet. Those who are addicted to these flavors will become slaves to emotions. The taste of salt will trigger ego in your mind .Sour taste will set the domain of jealousy in your mind. The pungent taste will increase the anger within you. The astringent taste will give you lot of tolerance. Bitter taste will develop the sense of patience in you. The sweet taste will develop a sense of pride in your mind. The body is controlled by these flavors