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What is umami and why it matters
Original: What is umami? https:// theconversation.com/what-is-um ami-293748 # food # nutrition # science # STEM
A new explainer published by The Conversation sets out what umami actually is: the savoury fifth basic taste, detected by receptors for glutamate and found in foods like tomatoes, cheese, soy sauce and mushrooms. The piece walks through the science of how umami was identified and why it matters for nutrition and cooking.
Why now: Food science explainers circulate widely as people look for clear answers about the fifth taste and healthy eating.
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