Organic Umami Ultra Spice Box

Our umami spices are your reliable flavor boosters. Whether it's ramen, sauces, salads, or rice – as soon as umami is involved, nothing can go wrong. The best part is: umami spices don't mask the natural flavor of the food, but rather enhance it. They're a booster, so to speak, that brings out the maximum aroma in every dish.

We all know sweet, sour, salty, and bitter tastes—but what about umami? Umami is officially the fifth taste and was first scientifically described in 1908 by the Japanese chemist Kikunae Ikeda. The term "umami" means something like "savory" or "delicious." This taste is most often associated with roasted meat, fish, fermented foods, or well-aged cheese. Certain receptors on the tongue, which also react to amino acids like glutamate, perceive umami. Naturally, our umami is only available organically and from natural sources—otherwise, it wouldn't be J. Kinski-proofed.