Pop quiz: How many different tastes can you name? You can probably identity sour and sweet. You likely also know bitter and salty. These four tastes are common enough that most of us can not only define them, but likely list some specific foods that match these taste profiles. But here’s where things get tricky: Can you name the fifth taste? For many, the answer is no. And even if you know its name—umami—you may not have a clear sense of what it is, what it tastes like, or where it works … [Read more...]