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[Archive] UMAMI

THE CURIOUS CLINICIANS
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In this episode from our archives, originally posted on September 16, 2020, The Curious Clinicians examined why the savory flavor umami is SO DELICIOUS. Dig in!

Show notes: https://curiousclinicians.com/2020/09/16/episode-9-why-is-umami-so-delicious/

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Audio edited by Clair Morgan of Nodderly

 

 

 

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