What is umami? Explaining the mysterious 'fifth taste'


By AGENCY

Aged cheeses like parmesan is known as an ‘umami bomb’.

You know that burst of flavour you experience when you take a bite of certain savoury foods such as meat, fish, mushrooms or miso? That sensation of “whoa, that is just delicious”?

In all likelihood, you are tasting umami.

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