The difference between Osmazome and Umami

When used as nouns, osmazome means a substance formerly supposed to impart the characteristic meaty smell and taste to certain dishes, whereas umami means one of the five basic tastes, the savory taste of foods such as seaweed, cured fish, aged cheeses and meats.


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  1. Osmazome as a noun (chemistry, dated):

    A substance formerly supposed to impart the characteristic meaty smell and taste to certain dishes.

  1. Umami as a noun:

    One of the five basic tastes, the savory taste of foods such as seaweed, cured fish, aged cheeses and meats.