Accent wakes up the flavors in your food and adds depth to food flavor. It's been a secret ingredient of many chefs for years. Accent has 60% less sodium than salt and is a terrific alternative to salt for people watching their sodium intake. Accent is a flavor enhancer called glutamate. Since 1947, generations have trusted their favorite recipes to Accent. It has the remarkable ability to bring out and enhance the flavors of different foods when added to meats, poultry, fish, salads, vegetables, sauces, casseroles, soups and stews, you’ll find they all taste more flavorful. The unique and subtle taste Accent produces is called umami in Japan, and is described as a savory, broth-like taste. Umami is considered the fifth basic taste in addition to salty, sweet, sour and bitter. Accent works best on savory, not sweet, foods, so use it on all your go-to meals.