Word of the Week: Umami
05/18/2016
Noun. Umami is a category of taste that represents the savory quality of foods. It is one of the five basic tastes alongside sweet, sour, salty and bitter. The taste corresponds to the flavor of glutamates, especially monosodium glutamate.
Used in a sentence:
Foods such as fish, anchovies and mushrooms can have a strong umami quality.
- tags:
- umami
Recent Articles
-
Is biodiesel a sustainable option?
by Susie Mires 11/09/2023
-
How does weather impact the food chain?
by Best Food Facts 11/09/2023
-
What is Gene Editing?
by Best Food Facts 05/18/2023
-
Is Gene-Edited Food Safe to Eat?
by Best Food Facts 05/18/2023
-
How Can Gene Editing Make the Food System More Sustainable?
by Best Food Facts 05/18/2023
Dig In.
Get the scoop on Best Food Facts.