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Umami

What is umami? Put simply, umami is savouriness. The word literally translates to ‘savoury deliciousness’ in Japanese. It’s that rich, meaty intensity that coats your mouth and ignites your taste buds when you slurp on ramen or first bite into nori-wrapped sushi.

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