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Table 1 Expression of umami by culinary professionals

From: Science of umami taste: adaptation to gastronomic culture

Savory

 

Delicate and subtle

 

Mellow sensation

 

Earthy, musty, and mushroom-like taste

 

Taste like a big meaty and mouthful

 

It makes your mouth water

 

Mouth watering

 

Pleasant after taste with satisfaction

 

Lingering sensation

 

Subtle and ambiguous

 

Full tongue and coating sensation

 

Fullness of taste and that filled my mouth

 

It provide deep flavor and harmony balance

 
  1. Ninomiya et al. [3] and Umami Information Center [4].
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