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Food writers are highlighting mushrooms as one of the easiest ways to maximise umami, the savoury 'fifth taste' prized in Japanese cuisine. Practical guides explain how techniques like browning, drying and slow cooking intensify the glutamates in mushrooms, adding deep flavour to vegetarian and meat dishes alike.
- 2Monkey 47 adds oyster mushroom to 2026 Distiller's Cut gin▼Monkey 47 Distiller’s Cut 2026 adds oyster mushroom to gin recipe for savoury umami twist
German gin maker Monkey 47 has revealed its Distiller's Cut 2026, which includes oyster mushroom among its botanicals, giving the annual limited release a savoury umami character. It is the latest sign of mushroom ingredients moving from food trends into spirits, and drinks writers are weighing whether the earthy twist will win over gin lovers.