astringence

The sapidness and the acidity stimulate the saliva glands while, on the contrary, the bitterness from the tannins create astringence inside of the mouth.
La sapidité et l’acidité sont en mesure de stimuler davantage les glandes salivaires, tandis que, au contraire les sensations amères apportées par les tannins auront une fonction d’astringent dans la bouche.
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