Eating, Drinking and Serving

Eating, Drinking and Serving - Tastes and Flavors

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sweetness
noun
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
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sourness
noun
the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth
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saltiness
noun
the taste experience when common salt is taken into the mouth
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bitterness
noun
the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth
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umami
noun
‌a taste that is not sour, bitter, salty or sweet, found in some foods such as meat, etc.
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pungency
noun
a strong odor or taste property
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spiciness
noun
the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored
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hotness
noun
a hot spiciness
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coolness
noun
a refreshing, mild, or soothing sensation in the mouth, often associated with mint, menthol, or cucumber
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numbness
noun
partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body; a symptom of nerve damage or dysfunction
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astringency
noun
a sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker
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metallicness
noun
a taste, aroma, or sensation resembling that of metal such as certain medicines or amalgam dental fillings
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acidic
adjective
having a sharp and sour flavour
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astringent
adjective
sour or bitter in taste
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bitter
adjective
having a strong taste that is not sweet
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bittersweet
adjective
having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness
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brackish
adjective
slightly salty (especially from containing a mixture of seawater and fresh water)
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hot
adjective
describing food that contains spices or pepper which when tasted creates a burning feeling in one's mouth
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mild
adjective
having a taste or flavor that is not strong or intense
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robust
adjective
marked by richness and fullness of flavor
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savory
adjective
(of food) salty or spicy rather than sweet
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seasoned
adjective
(of food) flavored with spices, herbs, or other ingredients to improve its taste and smell
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sharp
adjective
having a taste or flavor that is strong, intense, pungent, or tangy
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sour
adjective
one of the four basic taste sensations; like the taste of vinegar or lemons
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spicy
adjective
having a strong taste that gives your mouth a pleasant burning feeling
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sweet-and-sour
adjective
describing food that has been cooked in a way that tastes both sweet and sour
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sweetish
adjective
somewhat sweet
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syrupy
adjective
overly sweet
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tart
adjective
having a sharp taste that stings the tongue
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unsalted
adjective
without salt or seasoning
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watery
adjective
having too much water and little taste
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tang
noun
the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
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savor
noun
the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
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bite
noun
a strong odor or taste property
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aftertaste
noun
an afterimage of a taste
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savoriness
noun
having an appetizing flavor
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oleogustus
noun
a unique taste sensation that is attributed to the perception of fats or lipids in food
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supertaster
noun
an individual who has a heightened sense of taste and is more sensitive to the flavors and sensations in food and beverages
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acquired taste
noun
something that one dislikes first but starts to like it with the passage of time
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briny
adjective
slightly salty (especially from containing a mixture of seawater and fresh water)
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earthy
adjective
having characteristics of soil or the earth, often associated with flavors such as mushrooms, root vegetables, or certain types of wine
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fruity
adjective
tasting or smelling richly of or as of fruit
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full-bodied
adjective
describing something rich and pleasant in taste or sound
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nutty
adjective
having the flavor of nuts
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rich
adjective
(of food) containing much fat, sugar, etc.
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smoky
adjective
having a taste like smoke
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tangy
adjective
tasting sour like a lemon
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yeasty
adjective
of or resembling or containing yeast
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woody
adjective
made of or containing or resembling wood
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zesty
adjective
having an agreeably pungent taste
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