Thursday, October 25, 2007

Umami - Taste Receptor, Tactile Sensation and Flavor Intensifier

From Master Sommelier Matt Citriglia, "Does anything stay the same? I just found out that that Pluto is not a planet, that female Reindeer have antlers, and now we have 5 taste receptors including salty, sweet, bitter and sour, and now Umami! This awareness is just the beginning of a whole new sensual pleasure in our mouths."

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