| domain | umami.is |
| summary | Umami, developed by Kikunae Ikeda, is a fifth basic taste, alongside sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. It’s often described as savory, meaty, or brothy. The primary source of umami is glutamate, an amino acid found naturally in foods like tomatoes, seaweed (especially kombu), mushrooms, aged cheeses, and fermented foods. Monosodium glutamate (MSG) was created as a concentrated source of glutamate to be used as a flavor enhancer. Understanding and utilizing umami is key to creating rich and complex flavor profiles in cooking. |
| title | Umami |
| description | Umami |
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| nslookup | A 172.67.70.186, A 104.26.1.192, A 104.26.0.192 |
| created | 2025-11-09 |
| updated | 2026-01-17 |
| summarized | 2026-02-02 |
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