Umami taste tested as a tool to curb overeating
NCT ID NCT07438028
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding umami (the savory taste from MSG) to meals can help people eat fewer calories over two weeks. Researchers will compare three diets: regular food, regular food with added umami, and lower-calorie food with added umami. Thirty healthy adults will try each diet for two weeks, and their daily calorie intake will be measured.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that adding umami to meals helps people eat fewer calories without losing satisfaction, pointing toward healthier eating strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy adults, so results may not apply to the general population. The effect on long-term weight management is unknown.
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Department of Human Nutrition, Wageningen University
Wageningen, Gelderland, 6708WE, Netherlands
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