There are certain sauces and seasonings that, once you discover them, seem to go with everything. Consider spicy sriracha, Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel seasoning (which can be recreated at ...

I’ve upgraded steaks before, but today I’m turning my flavor science toward burgers. Armed with umami powder and big ideas, I ...

Ever wonder what you're eating in a packet of instant ramen seasoning? While it tastes like magic dust, it includes ingredients that may already be in your pantry: dehydrated aromatics, vegetables, ...

We're always learning new things when we try out recipes in the Foodday Test Kitchen. But every once in a while we discover an ingredient or technique that makes us rethink everything we've been doing ...

Fun guys (and gals) love fungi, mostly of the culinary persuasion (though an argument can be made for a different type of fun shroom, that’s not what we’re discussing today). Before enjoying them, ...

The Structural Evolution of Global Flavor Systems The international market for seasonings and flavor enhancers is currently ...

You know that burst of flavor you experience when you take a bite of certain savory foods, such as meat, fish, mushrooms or miso? That sensation of “whoa, that is just delicious!” In all likelihood, ...

Have you ever wondered, why is this meal so delicious? The answer might be umami. The word means delicious taste in Japanese. Umami refers to the savory, meaty flavor you can find in fish broth, ...

This story was first published on May 26, 2022. It’s said that the man who discovered umami realized he was consuming a unique taste while eating a bowl of kelp broth. We can only hope that the next ...