04 Feb 2015 Blackmores Institute The fifth taste umami could be beneficial for health 04 Feb 2015 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News The umami taste could have an important and beneficial role in health, according to research published this week in the journal Flavour. Umami, a savory taste, is the fifth to be identified of the five basic tastes (together with sweet, sour, bitter and salty). × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.