The Taste Sensation That is Triggered by the Amino Acid

Question

The taste sensation that is triggered by the amino acid glutamate is known as
A) sweet.
B) umami.
C) salty.
D) peppery.
E) sour.

Accepted Answer

The taste sensation triggered by the amino acid glutamate is known as umami. This taste is often described as savory, meaty, or brothy, and is commonly found in foods like soy sauce, mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese. The other answer choices (sweet, salty, peppery, sour) do not accurately describe the taste of umami.