The Eight Flavors of American Cuisine

The Eight Flavors of American Cuisine

Constant Wonder - Radio Archive, Episode 1061

Jun 25, 2021 6:00 pm
52:49 mins

The eight ingredients that define American culinary traditions.

Episode Segments

Episode Segments

The Eight Flavors of American Cuisine

American flavors, like its culture, are often imported and reinvented.

American flavors, like its culture, are often imported and reinvented.

The Fifth Basic Taste

Umami, the mysterious fifth basic flavor, wasn’t discovered until the early 1900s.

Umami, the mysterious fifth basic flavor, wasn’t discovered until the early 1900s.

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