diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/species.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/species.dm
index cc01bdf65d6..d400fd08a81 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/species.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/species.dm
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@
 	var/reagent_tag                 //Used for metabolizing reagents.
 	var/hunger_drain = HUNGER_FACTOR
 	var/digestion_ratio = 1 //How quickly the species digests/absorbs reagents.
-	var/taste_sensitivity = TASTE_SENSITIVITY_NORMAL //factor of how much of a reagent is needed for a human to taste it
+	var/taste_sensitivity = TASTE_SENSITIVITY_NORMAL //the most widely used factor; humans use a different one
 
 	var/siemens_coeff = 1 //base electrocution coefficient
 
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/drinks.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/drinks.dm
index 47b4111a67d..de395b0faac 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/drinks.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/drinks.dm
@@ -465,7 +465,7 @@
 	id = "pumpkinjuice"
 	description = "Juiced from real pumpkin."
 	color = "#FFA500"
-	taste_message = "puke"
+	taste_message = "autumn"
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/drink/blumpkinjuice
 	name = "Blumpkin Juice"
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/food.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/food.dm
index d25d0529062..72e30fef570 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/food.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/food.dm
@@ -598,7 +598,7 @@
 	reagent_state = SOLID
 	color = "#50FF00"
 	addiction_chance = 5
-	taste_message = "cheese...?"
+	taste_message = "cheeeeeese...?"
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/weird_cheese/on_mob_life(mob/living/M)
 	if(prob(5))
@@ -718,7 +718,7 @@
 	description = "An advanced blend of mechanically-recovered meat and textured synthesized protein product notable for its unusual crystalline grain when sliced."
 	reagent_state = SOLID
 	color = "#AC7E67"
-	taste_message = "meat; hopefully"
+	taste_message = "meat - hopefully"
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/beff/on_mob_life(mob/living/M)
 	if(prob(5))
@@ -801,7 +801,7 @@
 	description = "Pure cholesterol. Probably not very good for you."
 	reagent_state = LIQUID
 	color = "#FFFAC8"
-	taste_message = "heart disease"
+	taste_message = "heart attack"
 
 /datum/reagent/cholesterol/on_mob_life(mob/living/M)
 	if(volume >= 25 && prob(volume*0.15))
@@ -827,7 +827,7 @@
 	description = "Scrapings of some unknown fungus found growing on the station walls."
 	reagent_state = LIQUID
 	color = "#C87D28"
-	taste_message = "puke"
+	taste_message = "mold"
 
 /datum/reagent/fungus/reaction_mob(mob/living/M, method=TOUCH, volume)
 	if(method == INGEST)
@@ -904,7 +904,7 @@
 	id = "entpoly"
 	description = "An ichor, derived from a certain mushroom, makes for a bad time."
 	color = "#1d043d"
-	taste_message = "puke"
+	taste_message = "mold"
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/entpoly/on_mob_life(mob/living/M)
 	if(current_cycle >= 10)
@@ -923,7 +923,7 @@
 	description = "A stimulating ichor which causes luminescent fungi to grow on the skin. "
 	color = "#b5a213"
 	var/light_activated = 0
-	taste_message = "puke"
+	taste_message = "mold"
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/tinlux/on_mob_life(mob/living/M)
 	if(!light_activated)
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/misc.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/misc.dm
index d08531aebc3..c9a6be0a7bf 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/misc.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/misc.dm
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@
 	description = "A tetravalent metalloid, silicon is less reactive than its chemical analog carbon."
 	reagent_state = SOLID
 	color = "#A8A8A8" // rgb: 168, 168, 168
-	taste_message = null
+	taste_message = "metal"
 
 
 /datum/reagent/copper
@@ -266,7 +266,7 @@
 	description = "It's pure liquid colors. That's a thing now."
 	reagent_state = LIQUID
 	color = "#FFFFFF"
-	taste_message = "colors!"
+	taste_message = "the rainbow"
 
 /datum/reagent/colorful_reagent/reaction_mob(mob/living/simple_animal/M, method=TOUCH, volume)
     if(isanimal(M))
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/pyrotechnic.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/pyrotechnic.dm
index d4147a1cae9..0d9d7cfbc95 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/pyrotechnic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/pyrotechnic.dm
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@
 	description = "A chemical that stabilises normally volatile compounds, preventing them from reacting immediately."
 	reagent_state = LIQUID
 	color = "#FFFF00"
-	taste_message = null
+	taste_message = "long-term stability"
 
 /datum/reagent/clf3
 	name = "Chlorine Trifluoride"
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@
 	color = "#000000"
 	metabolization_rate = 0.05
 	penetrates_skin = 1
-	taste_message = "sand"
+	taste_message = "explosions"
 
 /datum/reagent/blackpowder/reaction_turf(turf/T, volume) //oh shit
 	if(volume >= 5 && !istype(T, /turf/space))
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/water.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/water.dm
index 0595ffa84bf..f32038a0b3f 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/water.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/water.dm
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@
 	drink_icon = "glass_red"
 	drink_name = "Glass of Tomato juice"
 	drink_desc = "Are you sure this is tomato juice?"
-	taste_message = "blood"
+	taste_message = "<span class='warning'>blood</span>"
 
 /datum/reagent/blood/reaction_mob(mob/living/M, method=TOUCH, volume)
 	if(data && data["viruses"])
@@ -381,7 +381,7 @@
 	process_flags = ORGANIC | SYNTHETIC		//Admin-bus has no brakes! KILL THEM ALL.
 	metabolization_rate = 1
 	can_synth = 0
-	taste_message = null
+	taste_message = "admin abuse"
 
 /datum/reagent/hellwater/on_mob_life(mob/living/M)
 	M.fire_stacks = min(5, M.fire_stacks + 3)