Equivalent Umami Concentration

Equivalent Umami Concentration (EUC) is a formula to quantify umami concentration from different umami…

Protein, Peptide, and Amino Acid

Proteins, peptides, and amino acids share interconnectedness in their chemical structure and…

Jamón Serrano Aging and Umami

Jamón serrano is a traditional Spanish dry-cured ham that undergoes a meticulous aging process, resulting…

Increase in Umami through Cooking

Umami substances are naturally present in various ingredients, such as certain proteins, aged…

Umami in Dried Shiitake Mushrooms

Dried Shiitake Mushrooms

Umami 101: The Basics

What is Umami?

Perception of Umami in Different Countries

The presence of umami taste has been recognized for centuries, but its precise…

Maillard Reaction

The Maillard reaction is a chemical process that takes place when food is heated, involving the interaction between amino acids…

Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, and Umami

Evolution of Our Tastes