Umami Ice Cream – A Bold Adventure in Flavor

Discover a whole new side of ice cream with our Umami Ice Cream, crafted exclusively for the Berlin Ice Cream Week. This one-of-a-kind creation combines the savory depth of miso ice cream with the rich nuttiness of black sesame sauce and the fiery kick of chili sauce. For the perfect pairing, enjoy it with our homemade rice crackers – a delightful contrast of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.

What’s Special About Umami Ice Cream?

Umami Ice Cream is not your typical dessert. It’s an exploration of bold, savory flavors in a sweet format, creating a unique culinary experience. The miso base offers a subtle saltiness and depth, while the black sesame sauce adds earthy nuttiness. The chili sauce brings a surprising, spicy finish that tantalizes your taste buds. This is ice cream reimagined – daring, exciting, and unforgettable.

What Does Umami Taste Like?

Umami is often described as the “fifth taste,” alongside sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. It delivers a rich, savory flavor that lingers on the palate, often compared to the taste of broths, aged cheeses, or soy sauce. It’s a deep, satisfying taste that’s not easily categorized but universally loved. In our Umami Ice Cream, this savory sensation is perfectly balanced with hints of sweetness and spice, offering a truly multidimensional flavor profile.

How Do You Create Umami Flavor?

Umami flavors are created through ingredients rich in glutamates – natural compounds that enhance taste and depth. For our Umami Ice Cream, we use miso, a fermented soybean paste known for its umami-packed profile, to create the savory base. The addition of black sesame and chili sauces further amplifies the complexity, while our rice crackers offer the perfect complement, adding crunch and a hint of saltiness to round out the experience.

What Does Umami Mean?

The term “umami” comes from the Japanese language and translates to “pleasant savory taste.” It was first identified by Japanese scientist Kikunae Ikeda in 1908, who discovered that glutamates, naturally occurring compounds in certain foods, are responsible for this distinct flavor profile. Umami is considered the fifth basic taste, alongside sweet, sour, salty, and bitter, and is often described as a deep, satisfying, and savory sensation that lingers on the palate.

Umami is found in a wide variety of ingredients, including aged cheeses, ripe tomatoes, mushrooms, seaweed, soy sauce, and miso. It’s the taste that adds depth to broths, complexity to sauces, and an almost indescribable richness to many dishes. Unlike other flavors, umami doesn’t just stimulate the taste buds – it creates a sense of fullness and balance, enhancing the overall eating experience.

With our Umami Ice Cream, we’ve reimagined this savory taste in the world of desserts, crafting an innovative flavor that combines tradition, creativity, and a hint of daring. It’s a culinary exploration of what umami can be, offering something entirely new and unforgettable.

Umami Ice Cream: An Experience Unlike Any Other

Our Umami Ice Cream isn’t just a dessert – it’s an adventure in flavor. Whether you’re a fan of bold culinary experiments or simply curious about the fifth taste, this ice cream is a must-try. Indulge in the savory richness of miso, the earthy nuttiness of black sesame, and the fiery kick of chili sauce, all perfectly paired with our homemade rice crackers. Don’t just eat dessert – redefine it!