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Umami
Umami is a tasting term that describes the taste of glutamate. It is one of the five basic tastes (along with sweet, sour, bitter, and salty). Foods with an umami flavor (and high glutamate content) include soy sauce, mushrooms, cured meats, and cheese. (Beer,Sake,Wine,Spirits,Mead/Tasting Terms)