Umami - The 5th Taste
More than just a buzz word, Umami, (monosodium glutamate), is one of the core fifth tastes including sweet, sour, bitter, and salty.
Umami is a Japanese word that means “essence of deliciousness”.
The taste is often described as the meaty, savory deliciousness that deepens flavor.
Umami can not only enrich our diet, but also contribute to solving global health issues. Sodium chloride, or table salt, is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease.
The Japanese in particular have attracted much attention to kelp, (seaweed) as it contains more than 60 essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements and is increasingly being recognised as an important natural source of vital nutritional requirements. Recent attention on the diets of cultures with a history of health and longevity has also emphasised the role of kelp.
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