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As to when to taste, the decision is unfortunately often dictated by matters beyond the taster's control. However, the ideal time is when the taster is most alert and the appetite stimulated – namely in the late morning. After a meal is certainly not the best time, for not only is the taster replete and perhaps drowsier (as all early afternoon seminar presenters know), but also the palate is jaded and confused. The constituents of many foods will have an impact, positive or negative, upon taste perceptions.