Umami taste may control appetite, study finds
NCT ID NCT07421466
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how different levels of umami taste (from MSG) in a risotto meal affect how much people eat. 47 healthy adults tasted risottos with low, high, and their personally preferred umami intensity. The goal was to see if umami taste, independent of how much people liked the food, influences meal size. Results could help understand how taste guides food intake.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Monosodium glutamate (MSG) added to risotto
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help design meals that make people feel full sooner, potentially aiding weight management.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 47 healthy participants, so results may not apply to the general population or lead to direct health advice.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Human Nutrition, Wageningen University
Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands
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