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The 26 pages that link to Umami, each with the reason it gives.

• Japanese cuisineNarrower topic: Umami describes a central flavor effect of dashi, fermented foods, and seafood.

• FlavorBroader topic: It is one taste quality that contributes to the overall flavor of foods.

• Fish sauceRelated: Free glutamate helps give fish sauce its characteristic savory intensity.

• Vegetarian cuisineRelated: Mushrooms, tomatoes, soy sauce, and aged cheese can deepen savory flavor without meat.

• Soy sauceNarrower topic: Soy sauce is widely used to add this taste to dishes.

• DashiNarrower topic: Dashi is a classic source of umami through glutamate and inosinate.

• CondimentRelated: Soy sauce and fish sauce add umami that can deepen a dish’s flavor.

• Taste budRelated: Taste buds have receptors that respond to glutamate and related compounds.

• Tomato sauceRelated: Tomatoes contribute glutamate, giving many tomato sauces a savory depth.

• KombuNarrower topic: Kombu is a celebrated natural source of this taste.

• Glutamic acidRelated: Glutamic acid's salt is a common source of the taste's defining stimulus.

• KatsuobushiNarrower topic: Katsuobushi’s savory character comes partly from compounds that stimulate umami taste.

• Worcestershire sauceNarrower topic: The sauce’s anchovies and fermentation create its pronounced savory taste.

• Fusion cuisineBroader topic: Its presence in ingredients from many cuisines can create a shared flavor foundation.

• GochujangRelated: Fermented soybeans give gochujang savory notes that complement its heat and sweetness.

• KojiRelated: Protein breakdown during koji fermentation releases amino acids that contribute to umami.

• Oyster sauceRelated: Its strong umami taste is a defining feature of oyster sauce.

• Guanosine monophosphateRelated: GMP enhances savory flavor, especially in combination with glutamate.

• Monosodium glutamateNarrower topic: Monosodium glutamate supplies free glutamate, a direct source of umami taste.

• ShiitakeRelated: Shiitake’s glutamate and flavor compounds contribute to its savory taste.

• Boletus edulisRelated: Porcini's rich savory character makes them a notable source of umami in cooking.

• Miso soupNarrower topic: Miso and dashi combine sources of savory compounds in the broth.

• Noodle soupRelated: Umami-rich ingredients help give many noodle-soup broths their depth.

• Bitter taste evolutionCompared with: Umami often signals amino-acid-rich foods, providing a distinct feeding cue.

• Glutamate flavoringNarrower topic: Glutamate flavoring works by strengthening this basic taste.

• VegemiteNarrower topic: It describes the savory taste that distinguishes Vegemite from sweet spreads.