Umami

Thomas Keller

at 250 WPM

2h 39m

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Umami

by Thomas Keller, Harold McGee, Yoshihiro Murata

2014

159

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Description

"Umami is considered the fifth taste, in addition to sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. In Umami, ten of today's most renowned chefs explain how they discovered this fifth taste and the ways in which it has had an impact on their cooking. Two of the chefs are Japanese (Nobu and Murata), but the others come from around the world: the U.S. (Anthony and Kinch), the U.K. (Blumenthal and Cursan), France (Bourdas and Nagae), and Peru (Martinez and Schiaffiano) ... For each of the eight main contributors, there's a two-page color spread featuring a personal essay about umami, and photos of the chef and his restaurant. Then the chef presents four recipes that showcase the fabulous umami-rich dishes that have earned his establishment its Michelin star(s) ... An additional section of the book showcases pastry, as two of today's leading pastry chefs weigh in on how umami plays a role in their baking."--Amazon.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages are in Umami?

This edition of Umami has approximately 159 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read Umami?

For most readers, Umami typically takes between 3h 19m and 2h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 39,750 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 39m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 39,750 words

Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.

What is the word count of Umami?

The estimated word count for Umami is approximately 39,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.

Who is the author of Umami?

Umami was written by Thomas Keller, Harold McGee, Yoshihiro Murata.

When was Umami published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.