Umami powder lends the secret savory flavor you’ve been missing in your cooking. When we were young, we learned about four basic tastes (sweet, sour, bitter, and salty). But they didn’t tell us about the fifth taste: umami! Carefully crafted from a blend of finely chopped mushrooms, aromatic vegetables and herbs, umami powder lends a pleasant savory taste to dishes. Just a bit of umami goes a long way in crafting flavorful recipes.