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TASTE BUDDIES: Umami And The Redemption Of MSG

TASTE BUDDIES: Umami And The Redemption Of MSG

FromShort Wave


TASTE BUDDIES: Umami And The Redemption Of MSG

FromShort Wave

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Jul 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We're continuing our celebration of taste with another episode in our "Taste Buddies" series. Today: Umami.In the early 1900s a Japanese chemist identified umami, but it took a century for his work to be translated into English. In this encore episode, Short Wave host Emily Kwong talks with producer Chloee Weiner about why it took so long for umami to be recognized as the fifth taste.Follow Emily on Twitter @emilykwong1234. Reach the show by sending an email to ShortWave@NPR.org.
Released:
Jul 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.