umami

1. A taste that is characteristic of monosodium glutamate and is associated with meats and other high-protein foods. It is sometimes considered to be a fifth basic taste along with sweet, sour, salty, and bitter.

2. A taste sensation that is meaty or savory and is produced by several amino acids and nucleotides (as glutamate and aspartate).

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