Flavor Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
WEB1. archaic : odor, fragrance. b. : the quality of something that affects the sense of taste. c. : the blend of taste and smell sensations evoked by a substance in the mouth. the flavor of apples. 2. : a substance that flavors. artificial flavors. 3. a. : characteristic or predominant quality. the ethnic flavor of a neighborhood. b.
FLAVOR Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
WEBnoun. taste, especially the distinctive taste of something as it is experienced in the mouth. a substance or extract that provides a particular taste; flavoring. Synonyms: seasoning. the characteristic quality of a thing: He captured the flavor of the experience in his book. Synonyms: spirit, essence. a particular quality noticeable in a thing:
FLAVOR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
WEBan idea or quick experience of something: To give you a flavor of what the book is like Jilly is going to read out a brief extract. Fewer examples. The wine had a sharp, almost citric …
FLAVOR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
WEBFLAVOR definition: 1. US spelling of flavour 2. how food or drink tastes, or a particular taste itself: 3. a…. Learn more.
FLAVOUR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
WEBhow food or drink tastes, or a particular taste itself: flavour ofAdd a little salt to bring out the flavour of the herbs. My fish was delicious but Charles' beef had almost no flavour (= …
Flavour | Taste, Smell & Texture | Britannica
WEBflavour, attribute of a substance that is produced by the senses of smell, taste, and touch and is perceived within the mouth. Tasting occurs chiefly on the tongue through the taste buds. The taste buds are stimulated by five fundamental taste sensations— sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami.
Types of Taste: What to Know About Taste and Flavor - Healthline
WEBMay 15, 2020 · Medically reviewed by Timothy J. Legg, PhD, PsyD — By Kirsten Nunez on May 15, 2020. Humans can detect 5 distinct types of taste. This includes sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and savory tastes ...
The Chemistry of Flavor: The Flavor Researchers of USDA's …
WEBAug 28, 2022 · Flavor has long been an enigma to scientists: Aristotle described two categories of taste, sweet and bitter. Today we recognize five basic tastes in food: sweetness, saltiness, sourness, bitterness and umami (savory). But what are the scientific components of flavor, and how can flavor be studied, quantified and replicated?"
Flavour Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
WEBThe meaning of FLAVOUR is chiefly British spelling of flavor.
flavour noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes ...
WEBnoun. /ˈfleɪvə (r)/ /ˈfleɪvər/ ( US English flavor) Idioms. [uncountable] how food or drink tastes synonym taste. The tomatoes give extra flavour to the sauce. in flavour It is stronger in flavour than other Dutch cheeses. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Definitions on the go.
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