Umami: unlocking the secrets of the fifth taste

What exactly is taste and why is it important?

The first four: sour, sweet, salty, and bitter

The fifth taste: what is umami?

1 + 1 = 8 : gustatory synergy

Umami from the oceans: seaweeds, fish, and shellfish

Umami from the land: fungi and plants

Umami from land animals: meat, eggs, and dairy products

Umami: the secret behind the humble soup stock

Making the most of umami

Umami and wellness

Recipes.