Academic IELTS (Band 5 and Below) - Tastes and Smells

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

having a sharp acidic taste like lemon

having a strong taste that is unpleasant and not sweet

containing salt or having a taste that is like salt

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

having a very pleasant flavor

having a flavor that is pleasent to eat or drink

having a taste like smoke

having a smooth and soft texture

having a fresh taste like peppermint

having a strong and pleasant smell

having a pleasant and delightful scent

bringing enjoyment and happiness

describing food that has an intense flavor which is easily noticeable

smelling very bad

having a strong, unpleasant odor

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

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