Savory or deliciousness – regardless of how you reference it, umami is an important part of the flavor formula that chefs seek to unlock. Salt, sweet, sour, bitter, umami, and context play equal roles in determining the flavor experience that we individually have with food. Understanding each is important, but having real-life connections with the memory of foods as they link with flavor triggers is how we are able to embrace them.

Join CAFÉ Talks as we chat with Chef Andrew Hunter – executive chef for Kikkoman, Niman Ranch, and R and D for Wolfgang Puck Worldwide as we delve into the experience of flavor and the role of umami.