The Sixth (or Seventh?) Taste
Ever since the acceptance of umami as the fifth taste in the 80s, there has been research and debate into the existence of the sixth taste. In fact, in recent years, scientists have proposed a [...]
The Fifth Taste: Unraveling Umami
Umami is a distinct taste, triggering unique receptors in our mouths. But what is it exactly, and why did it take so long to identify? Most people know that “umami” is a loan word borrowed [...]
