flavorings

What seasons food

Flavorings are substances added to food or drink to enhance or alter taste.

The term covers natural extracts like vanilla and almond, artificial compounds that mimic flavors, and spices or seasonings: The ingredient list included artificial flavorings.

Also spelled flavourings in British English.

extracts

vanilla

Orchid pod extract

orange · maple · coconut · rum · butter · banana · spearmint · anise · cinnamon · rose

aromatics

zest

Keen enjoyment or peel

pungency · spiciness · volatility · infusion · aromatic · herbs · spices · seasoning · garnish · rind

culinary

truffle

Prized subterranean edible

chimichurri · gremolata · pesto · wasabi · miso · fish sauce · tamarind · gochujang · tahini · sambal

additives

preservative

Agent preventing spoilage

thickener · enhancer · monosodium glutamate · citric acid · ascorbic acid · lecithin · xanthan gum · pectin · maltodextrin · artificial

taste

savory

Appetizing, not sweet

salty · spicy · tangy · piquant · smoky · rich · mild · intense · subtle · bold

Categories
Opposites
additive vs. base ingredient

flavoringsstaples

Small metal paper-binders

foundations · substrates · fillers · binders

taste-adding vs. taste-removing/neutralizing

flavoringsneutralizers

Agents that nullify effects

palate cleansers · desensitizers

artificial/added vs. natural/inherent

flavoringswhole foods

Unrefined, unprocessed edibles

Phrases
Family

flavoring

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G