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What is umami?

Umami isn’t a flavor; it’s one of the five basic tastes of the human palate, alongside sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. It’s part of your daily life more than you think! Come discover everything about umami!

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Feel umami

A unique experience to teach you how to identify the fifth basic taste in a simple way.

Umami in your kitchen

It’s in tomatoes, cheese, fish and in many everyday foods. See where to find the fifth basic taste.

Glutamate made simple

There are two types of glutamate that make umami happen: natural glutamate, an amino acid present in foods, and MSG, or monosodium glutamate, used as a flavor enhancer. Both intensify the umami taste. Discover everything about the types of glutamate!

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Glutamate: myth or fact?

Enough with the rumors! See what science says about glutamate and clear all your doubts.

Glutamate: 10 facts

From surprising curiosities to facts that will change your perception. Get to know glutamate in a quick read.

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Well-being and Gastronomy

In our blog, you’ll find amazing content about health and eating in one place.

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Scientific materials

Stay up to date with the latest scientific news about umami.

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Press releases

Updates, trends, and everything moving the umami universe.

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