Scientists unlock the secrets of a sixth basic flavor

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Umami is the fifth flavor. This paper is about the sixth, which doesn't seem to have a name other than "ammonium chloride".

"Solid Ammonium Chloride is used to make dry batteries"

I'll definitely have to try some "sweet and battery" poached eggs.