Ummmami

The delectable fifth taste

Umami — also known as the fifth taste — is the taste of deep, savory deliciousness. It’s a flavor that leaves you wanting more — not just more umami, but more understanding. What exactly is this taste? Why are we so drawn to umami-rich foods? Which ingredients contain it? And is umami really as dangerous as some claim? (Spoiler: it’s not.) In this newsl…