Umami means “deliciousness.”

Beyond sweet, sour, salty, and bitter, the fifth taste of umami is rich and savory. A word coined by the Japanese, Umami is a powerful force behind many of our food cravings. Umami-rich foods include soy sauce, miso paste and bonito flakes in Asian cuisine; and cured ham, cheese, tomatoes, ketchup and mushrooms in Western cuisine. Backed with a little bit of food-science we analyze ingredients and their flavor profiles to ultimately achieve this sought-after taste.