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Getting a taste for umami

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October 1, 2021

Sweet, sour, salty, bitter -- in addition to the classic tastes, one more has the scientific stamp of approval: umami. The meaty-spicy taste is found in soy sauce, dried mushrooms and even tomatoes.

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