Can umami help you eat less without losing taste?

NCT ID NCT07438028

First seen Mar 05, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study looks at whether adding umami (savory) flavor to meals can help people eat fewer calories without feeling less satisfied. Researchers will test three different diets over two weeks each in 30 healthy adults. The goal is to see if umami can make lower-calorie foods more appealing and reduce overall food intake.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Department of Human Nutrition, Wageningen University

    Wageningen, Gelderland, 6708WE, Netherlands

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