Umami is a taste sensation that is often described as savory or meaty. It is one of the five basic tastes, along with sweet, sour, salty, and bitter.
Glutamate is an amino acid that is responsible for the umami taste in food.
MSG (Monosodium glutamate): MSG is a flavor enhancer commonly used in cooking to intensify the umami taste in foods.
Taste buds: Taste buds are sensory organs on our tongues that detect different tastes, including umami.