umami
a taste that is not sour, bitter, salty, or sweet, found in some foods such as meat, etc.
Umami is often described as the fifth basic taste, alongside sweetness, sourness, bitterness, and saltiness. It is a savory or meaty taste sensation that is characteristic of foods containing glutamate, a type of amino acid. Umami is often found in foods such as meats, cheeses, mushrooms, tomatoes, and fermented products like aged cheeses and soybean paste. It adds depth, richness, and complexity to dishes, enhancing their overall flavor profile.
insipido
describing food that has no flavor or taste
(marino)
salato
having the taste of salt
blando
(of drink or food) having no pleasant or strong flavor
(pungente)
piccante
having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste
(acerbo)
astringente
having a sharp, bitter, or sour taste
(deliziosamente dolce)
nettareo
having a deliciously sweet and pleasant taste
(fetido)
maleodorante
having a strong and unpleasant smell
(sgradevole)
puzzolente
having a strong, pungent smell, often likened to the scent of a skunk
(fragrante)
odoroso
having a distinct and often pleasant natural scent
(celestiale)
divino
describing food or aromas that are divine or heavenly
(umido)
muffoso
having a stale, moldy, or damp odor, often associated with a lack of freshness and proper ventilation
(moscatello)
muskoso
having a strong and distinctive scent, often associated with musk or similar natural fragrances
(odoroso)
profumato
having a strong, pleasant smell
(puzzolente)
maleodorante
having a strong and unpleasant smell
(sgradevole)
puzzolente
having a strong and unpleasant taste or smell
(puzzolente)
ripugnante
having an extremely unpleasant taste or smell
(decomposto)
putrido
breaking down and rotting, typically referring to organic material
(andato a male)
rancido
(of food) having a spoiled or decomposed smell, typically due to the breakdown of fats or oils
N/A
causing strong displeasure or disgust, particularly affecting the senses
(squisito)
delicato
pleasing in taste
sgradevole
describing food that does not have a pleasant taste
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