Associations of CD36 rs1761667 with Fat and Umami Food Perception, Diet Quality, and BMI in Two European Studies.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Fat, a newly researched taste, has been associated with the cluster of differentiation 36 (CD36) gene, which codes for the CD36 receptor protein. The rs1761667 variant has been associated with fat taste sensitivity. Furthermore, umami is a well-established taste with known receptors. The combination of these tastes is common in food; nevertheless, they have not been extensively investigated together. This study aimed to assess whether CD36 rs1761667 is associated with food liking and the perception of fat and umami foods. Methods: Two studies were conducted: A field study on 235 individuals from Italy and a laboratory study on 49 individuals from the UK. Data includes demographics, anthropometrics, a food liking questionnaire or a fat and

SUBMITTER: Piluso F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12651780 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature