Umami is one of the five basic tastes (along with sweet, sour, salty, and bitter). MSG triggers umami receptors on the tongue, making foods taste richer and more savory.
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) in food is used as
Asked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2020 · Topic: Food Preservation, Nutrition, Medicine, etc. (Food Additives: Artificial Sweeteners, Antioxidants, Emulsifiers, Flavoring Agents (Chemical perspective))
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Answer: B. Flavour enhancer
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