the fifth taste

When we were kids, we were taught that there were only four tastes: sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. According to a new study however, we now have a new "fifth" taste called "umami." It was coined by a Japanese scientist about a hundred years ago. It is best described as a "savory, meaty, and satisfying" taste. I think in Korean it would be best described as 짭짤하다 (Chapchalhada). So the next time you eat anchovies or parmesan cheese see if you can sense "umami." Apparently, Asians have known about it for hundreds of years but now since a study was done, I guess it can be taught. Check out the full article at http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119706514515417586.html.