Kikunae Ikeda
Kikunae Ikeda was a Japanese chemist who is best known for his discovery of umami, the fifth basic taste, in 1908. His research revealed that the taste associated with the savory flavor of foods like kelp broth was due to the presence of monosodium glutamate (MSG). This groundbreaking finding not only expanded the understanding of taste but also influenced culinary practices and food science across the globe.
Born on Jan 01, 1908 (117 years old)
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Kikunae Ikeda was a Japanese chemist who first isolated monosodium glutamate from kombu seaweed in 1908.
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Kikunae Ikeda first described umami, now one of five basic 'tastes'.
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