Episode notes
🎙️ EP139 – The Umami Conspiracy. From parmesan-in-mayo hacks to kombu-fueled flavor bombs, Phil and Eric dive mouth-first into the misunderstood world of umami. They trace the Japanese origin of the term, bust myths about MSG, and confess the bastardized secrets that supercharge their sauces. Also in this episode: dessert umami bombs, rule-breaking parmesan, and a tomato sauce that hits harder than it should. This one’s full of science, swearing, and savory revelations.
🎧 Topics Covered in This Episode:
🇦🇪 Back in the Fryer – Phil lands in Dubai
🍄 What Is Umami, Really? – And why no one can describe it
📜 The Japanese Chemist Who Named Umami – A kombu-flavored discovery
🧂 MSG, Sugar & Ajinomoto – The factory-made flavor crystal
🚫 Chinese Restaurant Syndrome – ...
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