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Natural foods high in glutamate identified as flavor enhancers

Tomatoes, potatoes, parsley, leeks, celery, horseradish and yeast flakes are highlighted as foods that contain especially high levels of natural glutamate, a free amino acid that intensifies taste. The articles note that free glutamate in vegetables provides a stronger flavor than the protein‑bound glutamate found in animal products such as meat and fish.

The pieces, published on 2 August 2026, are presented in cooperation with Utopia.de, Germany’s leading sustainability media brand, which advises consumers to choose regional, organic produce for a lower environmental impact.

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Markus Hötzel · UTOPIA.de

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