flavoring
What enhances dishes
Flavoring is a substance added to food or drink to give it a particular taste.
The term covers both natural extracts and artificial compounds: vanilla flavoring, artificial flavoring.
In American English, flavoring; in British English, flavouring.
The word can also describe the act of adding such substances: The flavoring of the sauce took several attempts.
Substance improving food taste
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- marinationSoaking food in seasoning
- briningSaltwater soaking for meat
- glazingGlossy protective coating
zesting · reduction · steeping · blending · layering · finishing · dry rub · basting
Concentrated derived substance
- vanillaOrchid pod extract
- almondEdible tree nut
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
- rosewaterPetal-infused aromatic liquid
orange blossom · lemon · anise · eucalyptus · menthol · cinnamon · lavender · maple
Ground aromatic seed
- cardamomAromatic seed pod spice
- turmericYellow rhizome spice
- saffronCrocus-derived golden spice
- clovesDried flower-bud spice
nutmeg · cinnamon · paprika · coriander · fenugreek · anise · fennel · oregano
Dense North American hardwood
- mesquiteThorny desert legume
- applewoodLumber from fruit trees
- cherrywoodLumber from Prunus trees
- oakQuercus genus member
pecan · alder · beech · maple · charcoal · liquid smoke · woodchips · chipotle
Pleasing olfactory quality
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- scentAirborne odor detected
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- noseOlfactory facial organ
pungency · aromatics · essence · zest · citrus oils · herbs · spiciness · perfume
Sugary taste quality
- sournessAcidic taste quality
- bitternessSharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- saltinessBriny flavor quality
- umamiFifth taste sensation
savory · tang · zest · piquancy · aftertaste · mouthfeel · richness · nuttiness
Flavor-boosting food additive
- sweetenerAdditive reducing bitterness
- sucraloseArtificial zero-calorie sweetener
- aspartameArtificial low-calorie sweetener
- maltodextrinStarch-derived food thickener
seasoning
Substance improving food taste
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- marinationSoaking food in seasoning
- briningSaltwater soaking for meat
glazing · zesting · reduction · steeping · blending · layering · finishing · dry rub · basting · macerating
extract
Concentrated derived substance
- vanillaOrchid pod extract
- almondEdible tree nut
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
rosewater · orange blossom · lemon · anise · eucalyptus · menthol · cinnamon · lavender · maple · hazelnut
cumin
Ground aromatic seed
cloves · nutmeg · cinnamon · paprika · coriander · fenugreek · anise · fennel · oregano · thyme
hickory
Dense North American hardwood
- mesquiteThorny desert legume
- applewoodLumber from fruit trees
- cherrywoodLumber from Prunus trees
oak · pecan · alder · beech · maple · charcoal · liquid smoke · woodchips · chipotle · peat
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
nose · pungency · aromatics · essence · zest · citrus oils · herbs · spiciness · perfume · redolence
sweetness
Sugary taste quality
- sournessAcidic taste quality
- bitternessSharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- saltinessBriny flavor quality
umami · savory · tang · zest · piquancy · aftertaste · mouthfeel · richness · nuttiness · fruitiness
monosodium glutamate
Flavor-boosting food additive
- additivesfood coloring, stabilizer, MSG, emulsifier, plasticizers
- pharmacypharmacist, pharmacy, prescription, dispensing, prescriptions
- beverage makingbrew, brewing, ferment, fermentation, distillation
- candy ingredientssugar syrup, corn syrup, glucose, brown sugar, powdered sugar
- Drink Additionssimple syrup, bitters, grenadine, lime juice, lemon juice
- drink makingshaking, stirring, muddling, pouring, mixing
flavoringflavorlessness
Absence of any taste
blandness · tastelessness · unflavored · insipidity · plainness
flavoringmain ingredient
Chief culinary element
staple · filler · substrate · foundation · bulk
- artificial flavoringSynthesized taste compound
- smoke flavoringCondensed wood combustion extract