Umami is the fifth flavour to join the rather elite circle of our basic tastes alongside sweet, sour, salty and bitter. But what is this meaty, brothy flavour that even cats are crazy about?
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Suspicion around monosodium glutamate persists. But there is no evidence MSG is harmful, and a sprinkle in your cooking may boost its flavour while reducing your sodium intake.
When you enjoy the delicious, savory foods of Thanksgiving, you’re experiencing umami, the fifth taste, with a little-known history rooted in Japan.
