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Haven't seen this question asked in a while. What's happening with your MCO?

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From vegan sushi to Chinese pork belly...how this thread has meandered...

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[edited] I am not sure of the details, but @Taomeow's comments are helpful to understand the differences in added MSG and natural occurring glutamate. It is reported that there are other amino acids that offer the umami quality too. "The main components of umami are glutamate, inosinate and guanylate. Glutamate is found in a variety of foods including meat, fish and vegetables. Inosinate is found in generous quantities in animal-based foods such as meat and fish, while large amounts of guanylate can be found in dried mushroom products such as dried shiitake." From: http://www.umamiinfo.com/what/whatisumami/

OK, so that is a fake umami human creation, that mock fish.

Fish laced with MSG??

Pad thai = comfort food? Fish sauce+shrimp+cabbage+bamboo shoots+mushrooms+scallions+egg = umami!

Great site! A list of umami rich foods at: http://www.umamiinfo.com/richfood/

Thanks for the recipes. No, not specifically Japanese umami thread. Thanks for that info. Yes! about the kombu (from wikipedia): Umami was first scientifically identified in 1908 by Kikunae Ikeda, a professor of the Tokyo Imperial University. He found that glutamate was responsible for the palatability of the broth from kombu seaweed. He noticed that the taste of kombu dashi was distinct from sweet, sour, bitter, and salty and named it umami.

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@WayofChi @Fa Xin We've had this discussion a few go-arounds now at TDB. What I have learned in my experience from a few masters, is that a kind willingness to help another is not the same as efficacy of positively helping another. Why? Because, and ultimately, how can you confirm the rightness or wrongness of someone else's authority? Even when the energy you feel from that person is appealing? Protect your spiritual life by reflecting long and hard before prostrating your soul in front of another.

@Jox It is wise to proceed with caution regarding any recommendations by Taobum members. The spiritual world does not issue any certifications. But humans like to certify themselves quite often. Best to you --

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