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Umami
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Umami is a flavor enhancer — Fifth taste sense from glutamate and nucleotides
What it does
Fifth taste sense from glutamate and nucleotides
Where you'll see it
meaty/savory taste foods
Benefits
Could contribute to 50 percent salt reduction without compromising acceptance
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): proper use of umami taste could even contribute to a 50 percent salt reduction without compromising consumer acceptance