Chapter
The Case for Using Real Tomatoes on Burgers
03:22 - 07:12 (03:49)
The idea of using real tomatoes instead of ketchup on burgers may be surprising, but it actually creates the taste that ketchup misses slightly. Science has been slow to accept the fact that we have more taste receptors than just the four basic ones.
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Although he enjoys tomato sauce and ketchup, the speaker discovered the surprising deliciousness of just adding a fresh tomato on his burger, creating the taste that he had been searching for.
03:22 - 04:53 (01:30)
Summary
Although he enjoys tomato sauce and ketchup, the speaker discovered the surprising deliciousness of just adding a fresh tomato on his burger, creating the taste that he had been searching for.
ChapterThe Case for Using Real Tomatoes on Burgers
EpisodeSelects: How Umami Works!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The existence of umami as the fifth flavor was isolated at the beginning of the 20th century, but it took almost 80 years before the West finally accepted it because the research was written in Japanese.
04:53 - 05:58 (01:05)
Summary
The existence of umami as the fifth flavor was isolated at the beginning of the 20th century, but it took almost 80 years before the West finally accepted it because the research was written in Japanese.
ChapterThe Case for Using Real Tomatoes on Burgers
EpisodeSelects: How Umami Works!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Umami is the fifth taste that is savory and subtle, confounding the West who were used to identifying sour, salty, sweet, and bitter tastes in the food.
05:59 - 07:12 (01:12)
Summary
Umami is the fifth taste that is savory and subtle, confounding the West who were used to identifying sour, salty, sweet, and bitter tastes in the food. The term comes from the Japanese word "umai" which roughly translates to delicious, and is a popular flavor in modern cuisine.