flavour enhancer
Makes food tastier
A flavour enhancer is a substance added to food to intensify or improve its taste without contributing a distinct flavour of its own.
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is the most familiar example, amplifying savory or umami notes.
Salt and sugar can function as flavour enhancers at low levels.
The term appears on ingredient labels: contains flavour enhancers.
Flavor-boosting food additive
- MSGUmami compound, abbreviated
- food additiveSubstance enhancing edible products
- yeast extractConcentrated fermentation residue
- nucleotidesDNA and RNA subunits
calcium chloride · potassium chloride · maltodextrin · seasoning blend · bouillon cube · stock cube · soup base
Excitatory neural transmitter
- soy sauceFermented bean condiment
- fish sauceFermented anchovy condiment
- kombuEdible Japanese seaweed
- dashiJapanese kelp-based broth
shiitake · miso · parmesan · anchovy · tomato paste · seaweed · fermentation · tamari
monosodium glutamate
Flavor-boosting food additive
- MSGUmami compound, abbreviated
- food additiveSubstance enhancing edible products
- yeast extractConcentrated fermentation residue
nucleotides · calcium chloride · potassium chloride · maltodextrin · seasoning blend · bouillon cube · stock cube · soup base
glutamate
Excitatory neural transmitter
- soy sauceFermented bean condiment
- fish sauceFermented anchovy condiment
- kombuEdible Japanese seaweed
dashi · shiitake · miso · parmesan · anchovy · tomato paste · seaweed · fermentation · tamari · bonito flakes
seasoning
Substance improving food taste
onion · herbs · spices · marinade · broth · stock · ginger · citrus zest · vinegar · wine reduction
flavour enhancerdeodorizer
Substance that removes smells
preservative · food coloring · filler · thickening agent · emulsifier
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