savoriness

In a nutshell, "umami," basically refers to savoriness - think of chicken broth, or a meat loaf, or cheese sauce, and is generally considered to be the fifth taste, after sweet, salt, bitter and sour.

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Sweetness from onion and grapes balances the savoriness, which is enhanced from the salsa's beef broth and chicken glace.

SFGate: Top News Stories Lynne Char Bennett 2010

Umami translates somewhat ambiguously to "savoriness," though I'd describe it instead as a round, full flavor-the sort of sensation we experience when tasting Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, soy sauce, or mushrooms.

Orangette 2010

Umami translates somewhat ambiguously to "savoriness," though I'd describe it instead as a round, full flavor-the sort of sensation we experience when tasting Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, soy sauce, or mushrooms.

Orangette 2010

"Salt has a tremendous effect on chocolate because it brings out the savoriness and the yeasty notes," says Marie Wright , vice president and senior flavorist at manufacturer International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

Chablis With Brie? No, Cherry Coke and Cool Ranch Katherine Rosman 2011

If you think that it lacks savoriness, then add tahini.

Pump’s “Street Meat” is a Terrifying Taste of a Healthier Future | Midtown Lunch - Finding Lunch in the Food Wasteland of NYC's Midtown Manhattan 2010

Tasting notes: Crisp whole black sesame seeds lend the sweet a pleasant savoriness. $7 for 5 ounces, bissingers.com .

Open (Black) Sesame! 2011

I love the saltiness in wines, it gives them such character and savoriness.

Pigato: The Briny Grape from Liguria 2009

But a little goes a long way here in adding some spice and savoriness.

Spicy Squash and Chorizo Soup 2009

A century ago, Japanese scientists set out to identify what it was that gave cooked dishes a special savoriness that the Japanese call umami.

New CEO Aims to Keep Enhancing Ajinomoto Brand 2009