What does the cryptic crossword clue "Satisfying taste of opium a mirage, some found (5)" mean?

The definition is "Satisfying taste". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "satisfying taste of opiUM A MIrage, some found" The answer is UMAMI.

Satisfying taste of opium a mirage, some found (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28734 | 12 Across | 2022-04-18 flower

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