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Meaning of umami
The primary meaning of the word "umami" refers to a category of taste in food, in addition to sweet, sour, bitter, and salty.
Etymology of umami
The word "umami" originates from Japanese, where it is written as
It was coined in the early 20th century by a Japanese chemist named Kikunae Ikeda, who isolated glutamate from seaweed and identified its unique taste
The term gained popularity in the Western world in the late 20th century, particularly in the context of culinary arts and food science
Synonyms
savory
meaty
brothy
rich
deep
complex
intense
flavorful
briny
salty
tangy
pungent
earthy
mellow
hearty
robust
full-bodied
velvety
smooth
luxurious
decadent
indulgent
satisfying
appetizing
aromatic
fragrant
piquant
zesty
spicy
peppery
herbal
umamic
glutamate
gamy
yeasty
moldy
nutty
seedy
malty
caramel-like
butterscotch-like
Definitions
- A strong, savory flavor, often referred to as the fifth taste in addition to sweet, sour, bitter, and salty
- * A Japanese loanword used in English to describe a rich, meaty, or brothy flavor
Usage Examples
- The dish was rich in umami flavor, thanks to the combination of mushrooms, soy sauce, and fish sauce
- * Umami taste is often associated with foods that contain high levels of glutamate, such as meats, seafood, and vegetables
Antonyms
bland
tasteless
flavorless
insipid
vapid
flat
dull
unappetizing
unpalatable
distasteful
disgusting
repulsive
revolting
nauseating
sickening
faint
weak
mild
subtle
delicate
faintly sweet
faintly sour
faintly bitter
faintly salty