How Umami Works!

In this tasty episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive deep into umami, that mysterious "fifth taste" that was discovered in Japan over a century ago but took decades for Western science to accept. They explore how this subtle, savory flavor works on your tongue, why it makes everything from mushrooms to cheese taste so much better, and how cooking food may have literally helped evolve our brains. Along the way, they tackle the big question about whether MSG is actually bad for you and share some umami-boosting cooking tips that'll transform your kitchen game.