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Under Construction There are 5 basic tastes: Sweetness - Fruit, grains, natural sugars, milk Sourness - Sour fruits, yogurt, fermented foods Saltiness - Natural salts, sea vegetables Bitterness - Dark leafy greens, herbs and spices Umami - From Japanese translated as pleasant savory taste. Added in 1985 Asparagus, tomatoes, cheese, fish, shellfish, cured meats, mushrooms, anchoviesAyurvedic cooking has 6 tastes. The above but with Pungent and Astringent in plae of Umami.
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