Umami

ISBN-13: 9783031326912 / Angielski / Twarda / 2023

Opis

This Open Access book covers the concept of umami, the unique taste imparted by the amino acid glutamate, was first described in 1908 by Dr. Kikunae Ikeda of Tokyo University. Over the past century, hundreds of studies have explored the mechanistic underpinnings of the taste, leading to the characterization of the umami taste receptor in 2002. How this fifth basic taste figures into nutrition and health, however, remains underexplored.Umami: Taste for Health provides an overview of the relationship between umami and human health. Authors explain how glutamate not only produces a characteristic oral sensation in the mouth but also functions as a signaling molecule to induce physiological responses. With the support of recent studies, the book demonstrates how the taste properties of umami make glutamate a promising substance to lower salt intake, promote satiation and support healthier aging. The text also covers practical culinary applications to increase umami flavor and practical usage of umami for promoting healthy eating.

• Provides an overview of the relationship between umami and human health;
• Explores the potential of glutamate to lower salt intake, promote satiation and support healthier aging;
• Covers practical culinary applications of umami flavor and practical usage of umami for promoting healthy eating.

Spis treści

1. Umami and MSG. Potential Authors: T. Yamamoto & Gabriella Morini

 

2. Sensory Physiology of Umami. Potential Authors: Nirupa Chaudhari (oral cavity) & Alonso-Alonso (brain pathways)

 

3. Umami and Salty: A Cooperative Pair. Potential Authors: (priority) Prof. Lee, Prof. Jean-Xavier Guinard, UC Davis

 

4. Protein, Umami and Satiety. Potential Authors: G. Harvey Anderson, Univ. Toronto (alternatives, De Araujo; Yeomans, Sussex)

 

5. Development and Umami. Potential Author: Julie Mennella, Monell Chemical Senses Center

 

6. Umami and Healthy Aging. Potential Author: Minoru Kouzuki, Tottori University.

 

7. Umami As A Component of Healthy Diets. Potential Author:  Ana San Gabriel & Tia Rains (collaboration with other Authors, Ciaran Forde, Tsuzuki, Tohoku)

 

8. Practicalities from Culinology Potential Author: Chris Koetke (with the support of Jonathan Deutsch)

O autorze

Ana San Gabriel is the Senior Manager of the Science Group in the Global Communications Dept. at Ajinomoto Co., Inc. in Tokyo, Japan.

Tia M. Rains is the Vice President of Customer Engagement & Strategic Development for Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. in Itasca, Illinois.

Gary Beauchamp is a Distinguish Member, Emeritus Director and President of Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, USA.