The Secret Savory wow Factor

When you think of the basic tastes you probably think of sweet, sour, salty, and bitter, but there is a very important fifth taste: umami. You know that perfect accessory that makes every outfit a little bit better? Umami is like the food version of that. It’s not only nice on its own, but it also enhances other flavors. If you think about the taste of a really good mushroom soup or risotto, a rich olive tapenade, or a particularly flavorful stir-fry, you’re thinking about umami. It is a taste of savoriness, or fullness of flavor.