The difference between Sourness and Umami

When used as nouns, sourness means the quality or condition of being sour, usually said of human personalities, 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. Sourness as a noun:

    The quality or condition of being sour, usually said of human personalities.

  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.