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Concept information

Preferred term

umami

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Elemento primario del gusto que, aunque complementa lo dulce, ácido, salado, y amargo, es independiente de ellos. Umami es la palabra japonesa para 'delicioso' o 'sabroso' pero es considerada como parecida a un sabor de caldo o carnoso en culturas occidentales. Este gusto descubre la presencia de glutamato.

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/40511

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