1A seasoning that adds umami (savory taste) to food; typical examples include monosodium glutamate (MSG). Often written as うま味調味料 / 旨味調味料.
スープにうま味調味料を少し入れるとコクが出る。
Adding a little umami seasoning to the soup brings out more richness.
市販のうま味調味料にはグルタミン酸ナトリウムが含まれていることが多い。
Commercial umami seasonings often contain monosodium glutamate.
昆布や干し椎茸などは自然のうま味調味料として料理に使える。
Kombu and dried shiitake mushrooms can be used as natural umami seasonings in cooking.