Umami
As everybody already knew that our four basic tastes are together with sweet, sour, bitter, salty. But have you heard about the fifth taste-“Umami”.? In China, that means wèi jīnɡ, which can totally demonstrates this taste, and also called MSG. Actually, it was discovered by Japanese scientist-Kikunae Ikeda in 1908.Although he discovered this taste, there are few of people know about it around the world. Because it had been a long time that Japanese could not find an international word to explain it what exactly it is. Of course, nowadays, people have paid more attention to it. Here, I would like to show you much closer to Umami through these representative foods.
As everybody already knew that our four basic tastes are together with sweet, sour, bitter, salty. But have you heard about the fifth taste-“Umami”.? In China, that means wèi jīnɡ, which can totally demonstrates this taste, and also called MSG. Actually, it was discovered by Japanese scientist-Kikunae Ikeda in 1908.Although he discovered this taste, there are few of people know about it around the world. Because it had been a long time that Japanese could not find an international word to explain it what exactly it is. Of course, nowadays, people have paid more attention to it. Here, I would like to show you much closer to Umami through these representative foods.
Mushroom
Tomato
Seafood
Then, we want to share this video with you.more details about Umami.
Have you seen the seafood-shrimps in my hands? Yes, that is “Umami”.
Hope you have a colourful 2012.Enjoy the great wine, and find more great food.
Happy new year.!
Cheers.!
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