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Head Chef
Much has been made of this term in the past couple years. Some, including marketers of the Food Network, insist that it is the undiscovered fifth sense of our taste buds and that our science books ought to be rewritten. Some respected chefs say the same.
I understand sweet, salt, sour and bitter. What is umami?
For a discussion starter... the literal Japanese translation is basically "essence which makes delicious."
I understand sweet, salt, sour and bitter. What is umami?
For a discussion starter... the literal Japanese translation is basically "essence which makes delicious."