Although your cat’s sense of taste isn’t the strongest due to having fewer taste buds, it is uniquely specialised. They are particularly perceptive of subtle food flavours, especially umami. Umami is often described as a savoury taste that is found especially in meats. Amino acids, the building blocks of protein, are critical to obtaining an umami flavour, which is independent of the other four traditional basic tastes — sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. Because of their carnivorous predisposition, cats are sensitive to the meaty flavours associated with umami. Royal Canin’s Sensory™ Taste formulas are crafted with toasted, meaty, and caramelized hints that will stimulate your cat’s unique sense of taste.