In addition to salty, sour, bitter, and sweet, which of the following has been proposed as the fifth basic taste?
A) caramel
B) creamy
C) umami
D) pungent

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Umami, which translates to "savory" in Japanese, has been proposed as the fifth basic taste. It is often described as a meaty or brothy taste, and is attributed to the presence of glutamate in certain foods, such as meat, cheese, and mushrooms.

In Addition to Salty, Sour, Bitter, and Sweet, Which of the Following