umamion
Umamion is a term used in speculative gastronomy and fiction to denote a hypothetical molecule, ion, or subatomic particle proposed to play a central role in generating or enhancing umami, the savory taste dimension. The term is not recognized in established chemical or sensory science and has no verified presence in peer-reviewed literature.
Originating from the word umami paired with the suffix -ion, the coinage suggests a discrete unit associated
As a hypothetical construct, proposed mechanisms for an umamion include modulation of ion channels, interaction with
In fiction and speculative culinary writing, umamion is sometimes invoked to frame new flavor technologies or
See also: umami, taste receptors, savory, monosodium glutamate, flavor science.