PlumX Metrics
Embed PlumX Metrics

Variation in umami taste perception in the German and Norwegian population

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, ISSN: 0954-3007, Vol: 64, Issue: 10, Page: 1248-1250
2010
  • 26
    Citations
  • 0
    Usage
  • 22
    Captures
  • 0
    Mentions
  • 0
    Social Media
Metric Options:   Counts1 Year3 Year

Metrics Details

Article Description

In this study, we investigated inter-individual differences in sensitivity to mono-sodium glutamate (MSG) and elucidated the familiarity to umami taste in two European populations. The study consisted of two parts: (1) a survey based on questionnaire and (2) psychophysical screening for inter-individual variation of MSG sensitivity. The psychophysical tests revealed that 3.2% of the German participants and 4.6% of the Norwegian participants were potential non-tasters of MSG. In conclusion, our study confirms inter-individual differences in sensitivity to MSG in humans. © 2010 Macmillan Publishers Limited All rights reserved.

Provide Feedback

Have ideas for a new metric? Would you like to see something else here?Let us know