Umami

[wrenb]

After reading the New York Times this morning it appears that I do love me some glutamate, which is apparently the chemical behind the flavor now known as umami. This article lists a variety of favorite international sources of glutamate (and sometimes MSG). My favorites?

• Marmite
• Ramen noodles
• Doritos
• Pad kee mao
• Goldfish crackers

In other words, most of my favorite sort-of-salty flavors all come down to this same flavor profile that we didn't learn about in elementary school. Yum.
What's your favorite flavor?