What exactly is umami? And why you'll never want to live without it again. 🍄💥

Christian Vetter

When we talk about taste, most people think of sweet, sour, salty, or bitter. But something's missing. Something deeper. Something that turns a "Okay" into an "Oh my God, what IS THAT?" Welcome to the realm of umami .

🍽️ Umami – the fifth taste

The term "umami" comes from Japanese and means something like "savory" or "delicious." It was discovered at the beginning of the 20th century, but is only now truly understood.
Umami is what makes Parmesan so addictive. What makes tomato sauce taste so well-rounded. What makes you want to dig in again. And yes – what makes mushrooms taste so damn good .

It's not salty. It's not spicy. It's just... deep .

🧬 Where does umami come from?

Umami is created when glutamic acid , a natural amino acid, is released—for example, during ripening, roasting, or fermentation. You can find particularly high levels of umami in:

  • fermented foods (e.g. miso, soy sauce, kimchi)

  • dried or roasted mushrooms

  • ripe tomatoes, algae, nuts

  • fermented mushroom products – such as Shroom Boom

The art lies in using umami deliberately to carry and enhance other flavors. Like a bass line in a favorite song: not prominent, but without it, something is missing.

🍄 Why Shroom Boom?

At Shroom Boom, that's exactly what we do: We take the finest organic mushrooms, ferment them slowly and carefully, and transform them into liquid, creamy, or spreadable products that add depth, richness, and excitement to any dish.

Our products are not only delicious, but also:

✅ 100% plant-based
✅ No artificial additives
✅ Handmade in Cologne
✅ And: incredibly versatile

✨ How to level up your food with Shroom Boom

A few drops of Umami Drip in the tomato sauce – and suddenly it tastes like Nonna’s.
A teaspoon of Umami Flake in your risotto – and your guests will think you secretly took a culinary course.
A pinch of Umami Crystal on oven-baked vegetables – and you'll wonder why broccoli hasn't always tasted like this.

Shroom Boom isn't a seasoning. It's an upgrade. 🍄💥

🌱 Conclusion: More umami = more love

Cooking without umami is like watching a movie without a soundtrack.
Shroom Boom brings depth, soul and that certain mmmh to your plate – without any frills.
You don't need 15 ingredients. You just need the right things .

Try it. Your taste buds will thank you.

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