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 [...]
Food Trends: Fermentation
Fermented foods are ancient delicacies enjoying a modern resurgence, and fermentation is breaking new ground in ingredient science, merging cutting edge science and health. Today we take a closer look at fermented foods. Of course, [...]
Origins of a Legend: Maggi
From humble beginnings in Switzerland, Maggi has become a global staple, used in thousands of meals every minute of every day. The history of Maggi goes back to Frauenfeld, Switzerland, where Julius Maggi inherited his [...]
Flavours of Spain
Spain has the second-largest proportion of land devoted to agriculture in Europe, second only to France. The incredible diversity of ecosystems in Spain, ranging from the Mediterranean Andalucia to the dry plateaus of central Spain, [...]
