Mangiare, Bere e Servire Cibo - Gusti e Sapori

the sensory experience of a pleasing or sugary flavor

dolcezza

the sharp or tangy flavor often associated with acidic or tart substances

acidità, asprezza

the characteristic taste sensation associated with the presence of salt in food

salinità, sapore salato

the sharp and unpleasant taste often found in coffee, dark chocolate, or certain vegetables

amarares, amarezza

‌a taste that is not sour, bitter, salty, or sweet, found in some foods such as meat, etc.

umami

the strong, sharp taste or sensation often associated with spicy or intensely flavored foods

pungente, piccante

the quality of having a strong or fiery taste due to the presence of spices or chili peppers

piccantezza, speziatura

the level of spiciness or heat in food

piccantezza, calore

a refreshing, mild, or soothing sensation in the mouth, often associated with mint, menthol, or cucumber

freschezza, sensazione rinfrescante

the dry, puckering, or rough sensation experienced in the mouth, often caused by substances like tannins in tea or unripe fruits

astringenza, astringente

a taste, aroma, or sensation resembling that of metal such as certain medicines or amalgam dental fillings

metallicità, sapore metallico

(of flavour) tangy and sour, often due to the presence of acid

acido, aspro

having a sharp, bitter, or sour taste

astringente, secco

having a strong taste that is unpleasant and not sweet

amaro

having a taste that is a blend of both bitter and sweet flavors

amaro-dolce, dolce amaro

describing water that is slightly salty, typically where freshwater mixes with seawater

salmastra, brackish

(of food) having a spicy or peppery flavor that causes a burning sensation in the mouth

piccante

having a flavor that is not sharp or overpowering

morbido, delicato

featuring a rich taste

robusto, intenso

(of food) salty or spicy rather than sweet

saporito

(of food) flavored with spices, herbs, or other ingredients to improve its taste and smell

condito, aromatizzato

describing a flavor that is intense and tangy, often with a biting or pungent quality

acuto, piccante

having a sharp acidic taste like lemon

agro

having a strong taste that gives your mouth a pleasant burning feeling

piccante

(of food) cooked in a way that tastes both sweet and sour

agrodolce

characterized by a taste that is somewhat sweet but not overwhelmingly so

dolciastro, gentilmente dolce

having an overly sweet flavor

sciropposo, troppo dolce

having a sharp taste that stings the tongue

acido

(of food) not containing added salt

non salato, senza sale

having too much water and little taste

acquoso

a sharp and distinctive taste, typically associated with acidity or a lively and refreshing quality

un sapore intenso, un gusto distintivo

the distinctive and enjoyable taste or aroma of food or drink

sapore, gusto

the intense taste experience of food, particularly characterized by a sharp or strong flavor

sapore intenso, piccante

the lingering flavor that remains in the mouth after eating or drinking something

retrogusto, sapore residuo

the state of having a delicious taste

saporosità, deliziosità

a unique taste sensation that is attributed to the perception of fats or lipids in food

oleogustos, sensazione gustativa dei grassi

an individual who has a heightened sense of taste and is more sensitive to the flavors and sensations in food and beverages

supergustatore, supergustatrice

something that one dislikes first but starts to like it with the passage of time

gusto acquisito

having the taste of salt

salato, salino

having characteristics of soil or the earth, often associated with flavors such as mushrooms, root vegetables, or certain types of wine

terroso, rustico

having a sweet, fresh, or juicy taste or smell associated with various types of fruits

fruttato, fruttoso

(of drinks) having a rich and intense flavor

corposo

having a rich, earthy, and slightly sweet taste similar to almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts

nocciolato, dal sapore di nocciole

containing a high amount of fat, sugar, or other indulgent ingredients

pesante

having a taste like smoke

affumicato, dal sapore affumicato

having a sharp, refreshing taste with a slight sourness or acidity

agro, piccante

having a taste or aroma resembling yeast, often found in bread, beer, or other fermented foods

lievitato, al sapore di lievito

(of food) having a sharp, strong, and refreshing taste

piccante, frizzante

describing a flavor or aroma that is reminiscent of wood, often earthy, rich, and sometimes slightly sweet or spicy

legnoso, aroma di legno