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UMAMI: The Fifth Taste
Serving Up Science is hosted by history buff, science writer and foodie Sheril Kirshenbaum, who will give you science-backed tips to make your favorite foods even better. Farmed or Wild? Why does cheese stink? Why should meat rest? Explore these questions and more.
UMAMI: The Fifth Taste
Collection 1 Episode 5 | 7m 1s | CC
Grape juice, walnuts, parmesan cheese, mushrooms, and anchovies all have one thing in common. It’s known as our 5th taste: umami! Associated with a savory or seared meat flavor, it’s hard to pinpoint the exact sensation. Learn the history behind this complex flavor while learning how to make the ultimate umami pizza. From WKAR at Michigan State University, produced in cooperation with Food@MSU.
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