Day 127 of 365
May 7
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Food Science The Umami Taste
Umami, meaning 'pleasant savory taste' in Japanese, is the fifth basic taste alongside sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. Discovered in 1908, umami is detected when taste receptors sense glutamate, found naturally in aged cheeses, tomatoes, and fermented foods. It's why these foods taste so satisfying.
💡 Did you know?
Parmesan cheese has more glutamate per gram than any other natural food!
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