Bitter Taste In Mouth After Eating

We have taste buds to enjoy every delicious creation of nature. But when we have bitter or bad taste in our mouth, we want to get rid of it as soon as possible. Isn't it? This is because of the various tastes that we are able to recognize. Usually when this happens, we directly relate it to some disease or dental disorder, but sometimes the reason behind this bitterness is the food we eat. There are some food items which can trigger the bitter taste which remains in the mouth for a long period of time and can be bothersome. In this article, we will discuss various food items which can be the culprit for bad or bitter taste.

Bitter Taste in Mouth Causes

There are some fruits and beans which have a very typical smell or taste which stays back in the mouth. It remains in the mouth from a short period to many days. During this period you are unable to experience any taste apart from the bitter or abnormal taste. It can also happen because of some disease. But if you are not suffering from any such disease then the food is the only cause. The chemical constituents of the food make our taste buds inactive and the bitter taste remains in the mouth for a long time. The major cause of bitter taste in mouth are the pine nuts. Let's find out more about the causes of bitter taste in mouth.

Pine Nuts
Experiencing bad taste in mouth after eating pine nut is a very common phenomenon and the person suffering from it is known to have a 'pine mouth'. Pine nuts are used in many dishes, vegetable salads and are even sprinkled over some of the dishes. Although pine nuts are very tasty, the bitter taste they leave in mouth is annoying. Not only this, it is very difficult to get rid of this taste as it can stay back for more than 15 days. You will be unable to get any other taste in this duration as whatever you eat, will taste bitter. It is also said that the bitter taste after eating pine is due to the pine indigestion.

Many researches have been conducted to find out the cause behind the bitter taste caused due to pine nuts but all ended up with different assumptions. Some believe that it is caused to the people who are allergic to pine nuts and some believe that it is due to the chemical composition of the nuts. The pesticides and other chemicals used on plants are also considered as the reason behind bitter or metallic taste in mouth by some of the researchers. But these all are just assumptions as nothing is proved and the researches are still on to find the real cause behind the bitter taste due to pine nuts.

Sweets
Many people complain that they experience bitter taste after eating sweets. It is not uncommon. The reason behind this is when you eat something sweet, your taste buds become used to this taste. Then when you eat anything else after having sweet, it will either taste bitter or will be tasteless. This effect remains only for few minutes and gets over on its own.

Other Food Items
Other food items which may cause bitter taste in mouth are the food which are acidic or sour in nature. Bitter chocolates, pickles, bitter vegetables like bitter gourd, fenugreek, etc. are also some of the food items which can leave a bitter taste in mouth.

Other Causes
Acid reflux and indigestion can be one of the contributing factor for this unpleasing taste. Sometimes bile accompany the stomach acid and enters the esophagus. As bile is bitter, it make the mouth taste bitter. Other cause of bitter taste can be due to some disease. Diabetes and jaundice are the major ones. The person suffering from these diseases will experience bitter taste in mouth but it cannot be considered as the only or major symptom of such diseases, hence a proper diagnosis can help to confirm the condition. People who have recently undergone a root canal surgery are susceptible to infections which in turn lead to bitter taste in mouth.

Remedies for Bitter Taste in Mouth

Although there is no effective solution for pine nuts, still there are few remedies which can solve your bitter taste in mouth problem.

• Drink as much water as you can. Initially water may also taste bitter but will help you to get rid of the bitter taste after sometime.
• Take charcoal tablets which are easily available in the market. It behaves like a detoxifier and helps in decreasing the effect of pine nuts.
• Drink juices which have strong taste like orange juice, lime juice, etc.
• Drink aloe vera juice twice a day. Its anti bacterial and anti fungal properties can help you to minimize the effect of pine nuts.
• Brush your teeth twice daily and properly clean your tongue.
• Rinse your mouth with salt water and spit the water. This will help you to get your taste bud back on track.

Now that you know the causes and remedies of bitter taste in mouth, you should manage your diet accordingly. As pine nuts are the major cause for bitter taste, try to avoid it in the diet. This will help you to keep your taste buds always active and you will relish every single taste of your delicious food.