umami

Umami is a type of flavor that is caused by the amino acid glutamate. Many people think that umami flavors are the best ones, because they are very complex and delicious.

  • The soup was very delicious, with a strong umami flavor.

  • The sauce was very umamirich, and it had a strong flavor.

Definition of umami

noun

One of the five basic tastes, the savory taste of foods such as seaweed, cured fish, aged cheeses and meats.

Synonyms:

brothiness, deliciousness, meatiness, savoriness
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