What is Umami?!

Question: is it actual sensors or a description?

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Answers: is it actual sensors or a description?

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Umami is a Japanese word meaning "savory" or "meaty" and thus applies to the sensation of savoriness—specifically, to the detection of glutamates, which are especially common in meats, cheese and other protein-heavy foods.

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don't know too much bout it, but heres a link to help u out

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umami

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Umami is a taste sensation found in some foods. The Japanese, who define umami as “deliciousness,” have long recognized it as a taste distinct from sweet, salty, bitter and sour--the fifth taste. It has been further described as imparting a “robust,“ savory” and at times “meaty” flavor to dishes.

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