Abstract:This chapter evaluates evidence from human studies that umami taste may enhance satiety. The author elaborates on the idea that humans evolved umami taste to detect and regulate protein intake, providing wider evidence that protein intake is more tightly regulated than other macronutrients and discussing specific evidence that protein is the most satiating. Three strands of evidence that suggest umami may have a role in satiety are evaluated. (1) Evidence from key studies that tested acute effects of manipulat… Show more
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