To help you recognise what types of foods come into each Dosha's  categories, here are the main types of foods according to the six tastes:-

Vata:      SWEET - SOUR -S ALT
Pitta:      SWEET - BITTER - ASTRINGENT
Kapha:   BITTER - PUNGENT - ASTRINGENT

• • SWEET: Sugar; Butter; Cow's / Goat's / Sheep's Milk; Cream; Eggs; Hot Grape Juice; Honey; Molasses; Black Treacle; Agave Syrup; Almonds; Hazelnuts; Pistachio Nuts; Cashew Nuts; Sesame, Sunflower and Pumpkin Seeds; Pudding Rice; White Rice; Cinnamon; Coconut (including oil and butter); Coconut Palm Nectar (Sugar); Rice Malt Syrup; Golden Syrup; Mead; Millet; Sweet Potato; Avocados; Apricots; Dried Fruits; Vanilla; Saffron; Fennel Seeds & Fennel Tea; Walnuts; Pine Nuts; Sweet Cherries; Fried Onion; Yams; Ripe Bananas; Carrots; Mango; Papaya; Watermelon; Honeydew Melon; Olive Oil; Sesame Oil; Sunflower Oil; Wheat-germ Oil; Rice Bran Oil; Carotino Oil; Red Palm Oil; Liquorice Tea; Beef
    
    

• • SOUR: Cow's / Goat's / Sheep's Cheese and Yoghurt; Cream Cheese; Sour Cream; Wheat; Spelt; Couscous; Bulgar Wheat; Wheat Bran; Mung Beans; Sorrel; Tomatoes; Alfalfa Sprouts; Sauerkraut; Pineapple; Rhubarb; Gooseberries; Blueberries; Bilberries; Blackberries; Raspberries; Strawberries; Blackcurrants; Redcurrants; Grapes; Plums and other sour fruits; Lemons; Limes; Sour Apples; Mandarin Oranges; Kumquats; Pomegranates; Chicken; Duck; Kefir; Kombucha; Vinegar; Lemon Balm Tea; Champagne; Hibiscus Tea; Mallow Tea; Rose-hip Tea; Cherry Juices; Sparkling Wine; Wheat Beer; White Wine
    
    

• • SALTY: Salt; Smoked and dried Fish and Meat; Pork; Ham; Tuna; Eel; Cod; Plaice; Lobster; Shrimps; Prawns; Squid; Anchovies; Caviar; Crab; Crayfish; Mussels; Cockles; Whelks; Carp; Perch; Salmon; Trout; Oysters; Seaweed – Hijiki; Kombu; Nori; Wakame; Chickpeas; Mung Beans; Olives; Miso; Tamari and Shoyu Soy Sauce; Aduki Beans; Lentils; Soya Beans; Mineral Water; Cold Water
    
    

• • BITTER: All Grilled Meats; Goat; Lamb; Mutton; Bitter Cucumbers; Bitter Salad Greens (Endive, Chicory, Iceberg; Romaine Lettuce); Goat's Milk; Goat's Cheese; Cacao; Tonic Water; Lemon Rind; Dandelion; Parsnips; Spinach; Leafy Greens; Brussel Sprouts; Artichokes; Turmeric; Fenugreek; Fresh Basil; Turmeric; Oregano; Paprika; Poppy Seeds; Rosemary; Fresh Thyme; Fresh Sage; Coffee; Grain Coffee; Amaranth; Buckwheat; Quinoa; Rye; Red Beets; Elderberries; Grapefruit; Quince; Black Tea; Sage; Hot Water; Green Tea; Dark Beer; Bitter Liqueur; Cognac; Hot Spicy Wine
    
    

• • PUNGENT: Venison; Game; Wild Boar; Wild Hare; Partridge; Pheasant; Roe; Goose; Quail; Wild Rabbit; Turkey; Farm-bread Rabbit; Munster Cheese; Mouldy Cheese; Onions; Garlic; Radishes – red, white and black; Radish Sprouts; Pimentos; Horseradish; Oats; Leeks; Raw Onions; Spring Onions; Dried Basil; Cardamom; Chives (Fresh and Dry); Fresh and Dried Ginger; Fresh and Dried Turmeric; Fresh and Dried Dill; Fresh and Dried Marjoram; Masala; Dried Mugwort; Mustard Seeds; Cayenne; Curry Powder; Pepper; Chilli Pepper; Watercress; Nutmeg; Oregano, Rosemary, Tarragon & Thyme; Star Anise; Caraway; Cloves; Cumin; Coriander; Bay leaf; Fresh and Dried Lovage; Peppermint Tea; Yogi Tea; Chai Tea; High-Proof Alcohol
    
    

• • ASTRINGENT: Apples; Pears; Cabbage; Broccoli; Cauliflower; Beans; Lentils; Potatoes; Chickpeas; Mung Beans; Borlotti Beans; Butter Beans; Canneloni Beans; Okra; Green Beans; Most Raw Vegetables; Unripe Bananas; Dried Fruits; Cauliflower; Artichoke; Asparagus; Dry Red Wine; Black, White and Green Teas; Rooibos; Pomegranate; Cranberries; Blueberries; Most Berries; Bay Leaf; Aloe Vera; Dried Basil; Rosemary; Nutmeg; Coriander; Turmeric