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TASTE BUDDIES: Umami And The Redemption Of MSG

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This chapter explores the origins of umami, a savory taste identified by Dr. Kikunai Ikeda in early 20th-century Japan. It discusses the journey of isolating glutamate and its cultural significance in Japanese cuisine and flavor science.

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