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    Umami

    Ole G. Mourtisen is a distinguished scientist and professor of biophysics at the University of Southern Denmark. His book, Umami: Unlocking the Secrets of the Fifth Taste , won the Danish national Mad+Medier+Prisen (Food and Media Award) in the category of academic food communication.

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    By Evan Kleiman • Jul 24, 2014 • 1 min read

    Ole G. Mourtisen is a distinguished scientist and professor of biophysics at the University of Southern Denmark. His book, Umami: Unlocking the Secrets of the Fifth Taste, won the Danish national Mad+Medier+Prisen (Food and Media Award) in the category of academic food communication.

    Find a recipe for White Asparagus in Miso with Oysters, Cucumber Oil, and Small Fish on the Good Food Blog.

    The full episode

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    Shrimp, Restaurant Pricing, The Science of Umami
    1. 0:00Shrimp in America
    2. 9:24Taming the Feast
    3. 18:09Jonathan Gold Reviews Ladies Gunboat Society at Flores
    4. 24:07What Goes Into the Price of an Entree?
    5. 34:19Market Report
    6. 41:21The Simple Art of Vegetarian Cooking
    7. 49:02UmamiYou’re reading this
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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Supervising Producer, Good Food

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      Laryl Garcia

      Senior Director, Good Food

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      Sarah Rogozen

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      Ole G. Mouritsen

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    The full episode

    7 of 7
    Shrimp, Restaurant Pricing, The Science of Umami
    1. 0:00Shrimp in America
    2. 9:24Taming the Feast
    3. 18:09Jonathan Gold Reviews Ladies Gunboat Society at Flores
    4. 24:07What Goes Into the Price of an Entree?
    5. 34:19Market Report
    6. 41:21The Simple Art of Vegetarian Cooking
    7. 49:02UmamiYou’re reading this
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