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What Is Umami? The Science of Savory Flavor — Soft Spoken ASMR
Have you ever tasted a dish that was good, but somehow seemed to be missing something? That subtle quality may be umami, the fifth basic taste.
In this soft spoken episode of The Midnight Encyclopedia, we explore the science behind savory flavor and why ingredients like soy sauce, Parmesan, mushrooms, tomatoes, fish sauce, miso, anchovies, and MSG can make food taste deeper and more complete.
We’ll look at glutamate, how MSG works, fermentation, koji, and the surprising way certain ingredients work together through umami synergy…
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