Why did we change our minds about MSG and aspartame?

“You learn as long as you live, and a wise person is never ashamed to adapt their knowledge when science keeps moving forward.” — The Galanto Club Team Today we are doing something that few in our field dare to do publicly: we are pouring ourselves a glass of clear…

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Umami: The Secret Fifth Taste – The Science Behind Delight on the Plate

Umami: The Secret Fifth Taste – The Science Behind the Pleasure on the Plate Umami (from Japanese: うま味) is the fifth basic taste that the human tongue can recognize. It ranks alongside the four familiar tastes: sweet, salty, sour and bitter. The word literally means “a delightful, pleasant savory taste.”…

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