Umami is the fifth basic taste (in addition to sweet, sour, salty, and bitter) and is often described as a savory or meaty taste. It is commonly associated with the flavor of monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is commonly used as a flavor enhancer in many cuisines.

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What Is Umami

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What is umami?

A) The flavor of monosodium glutamate
B) The opening between the duodenum and jejunum
C) The intestinal enzyme that hydrolyzes fish proteins
D) An intestinal enzyme that hydrolyzes dietary nucleic acids
E) A flavor that combines sweet and sour

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