Feeling and describing one of the four basic flavors is easy. But how do you describe the taste of tomatoes or smoked meat? Or is it just a special scent? No. There is a fifth taste that was discovered in the last century - Umami. It has been over a hundred years since Umami was opened in Japan, but Umami is only now gaining global attention, primarily from chefs and people who are interested in gastronomic discoveries. Translated from Japanese, "umami" means "delicious taste" or "pleasant spicy taste." Why do so many people like hot dog with ketchup and mustard, chips or pasta bolognese? Because the piquancy of a dish increases when different ingredients are combined with the umami flavor. Evolutionarily, people avoid bitter-tasting foods so as not to get poisoned. And they love the sweet taste, because they get calories from such food and, as a result, energy. Let's eat together, enjoy food and enjoy life)