Umami
Meaning
A savory taste, often described as meaty or brothy, that is one of the five basic tastes
Pronunciation
UK /uːˈmɑːmi/
US /uːˈmɑːmi/
Example Sentences
- Preservation, however, was never the only reward: fermentation manufactures glutamates and free amino acids - in short, umami, the savoury depth that makes fish sauce indispensable in Southeast Asian kitchens.
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