Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 2.10.18
SB 2.10.18
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mukhatas tālu nirbhinnaṁ jihvā tatropajāyate tato nānā-raso jajñe jihvayā yo 'dhigamyate
Translation
From the mouth the palate became manifested, and thereupon the tongue was also generated. After this all the different tastes came into existence so that the tongue can relish them.