The difference between Saltiness and Umami

When used as nouns, saltiness means the property of being, or tasting, salty, 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. Saltiness as a noun:

    The property of being, or tasting, salty.

  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.