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Taste No. 5 Umami Paste: My New Main Squeeze

This time last year, the food world was scratching its head with intrigue when Laura Santtini, a British cook and food writer, came out with a tube of something called Taste No.

Taste No. 5 Umami PasteThis time last year, the food world was scratching its head with intrigue when Laura Santtini, a British cook and food writer, came out with a tube of something called Taste No. 5 Umami Paste that promised to be all things to all savory dishes. A flood of questions collectively came to mind: Was it different from MSG? Would it ever reach the US market? And, most importantly: Did it work?

We finally got our hands on a tube, and reached our own verdict. Taste No. 5's day of reckoning, after the break.

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Definition: Paste

Paste: A thick mixture consisting of both dry and wet ingredients that are mashed to a pulp before being slathered on food.


Paste:
A thick mixture consisting of both dry and wet ingredients that are mashed to a pulp before being slathered on food. There are many various kinds that can be spread on crackers, used in dressings, and applied to meat before grilling to ensure moistness while adding flavor.