Eating, Drinking, and Serving Food - Tastes and Flavors
Here you will learn some English words related to tastes and flavors such as "sourness", "umami", and "nutty".
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the characteristic taste sensation associated with the presence of salt in food
the sharp and unpleasant taste often found in coffee, dark chocolate, or certain vegetables
a taste that is not sour, bitter, salty, or sweet, found in some foods such as meat, etc.
the strong, sharp taste or sensation often associated with spicy or intensely flavored foods
the quality of having a strong or fiery taste due to the presence of spices or chili peppers
a refreshing, mild, or soothing sensation in the mouth, often associated with mint, menthol, or cucumber
the dry, puckering, or rough sensation experienced in the mouth, often caused by substances like tannins in tea or unripe fruits
a taste, aroma, or sensation resembling that of metal such as certain medicines or amalgam dental fillings
describing water that is slightly salty, typically where freshwater mixes with seawater
(of food) having a spicy or peppery flavor that causes a burning sensation in the mouth
(of food) flavored with spices, herbs, or other ingredients to improve its taste and smell
describing a flavor that is intense and tangy, often with a biting or pungent quality
characterized by a taste that is somewhat sweet but not overwhelmingly so
a sharp and distinctive taste, typically associated with acidity or a lively and refreshing quality
the intense taste experience of food, particularly characterized by a sharp or strong flavor
the lingering flavor that remains in the mouth after eating or drinking something
a unique taste sensation that is attributed to the perception of fats or lipids in food
an individual who has a heightened sense of taste and is more sensitive to the flavors and sensations in food and beverages
something that one dislikes first but starts to like it with the passage of time
having characteristics of soil or the earth, often associated with flavors such as mushrooms, root vegetables, or certain types of wine
having a sweet, fresh, or juicy taste or smell associated with various types of fruits
having a rich, earthy, and slightly sweet taste similar to almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts
having a taste or aroma resembling yeast, often found in bread, beer, or other fermented foods
describing a flavor or aroma that is reminiscent of wood, often earthy, rich, and sometimes slightly sweet or spicy