Kokumi: The sixth-ish taste that adds richness and depth to savory foods

[shichae]

Originally published at: Kokumi: The sixth-ish taste that adds richness and depth to savory foods | Boing Boing

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[MattAttac]

If you touch each taste area of your tongue in a specific Kokumi code sequence you’ll experience over 30 extra flavors.

[belovedvillain]

I’ve always heard this aspect of food described as “unctuous”, but Kokumi sounds far less greasy, for lack of a better adjective.

[shichae]

@MattAttac

If you touch each taste area of your tongue in a specific Kokumi code sequence

Sweet, Sweet, Salty, Salty, Sour, Bitter, Sour, Bitter, Umami, Kokumi, chew

[_Bob]

It is henceforth known as the Kokumi code!

[NukeML]

So like mouthfeel in a beer? Maltodextrin will do that.