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Umami Mama

Today, Explained

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The Evolution of Taste: Uncovering Umami

This chapter delves into the groundbreaking findings of the Human Genome Project, particularly the identification of taste receptors, leading to the recognition of umami as a fundamental taste. It further examines the implications of these discoveries and questions the potential for uncovering new tastes beyond the traditional five.

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