overbrowned
Past golden, burned
Overbrowned describes food that has been cooked or toasted past the ideal golden color, becoming too dark.
The term implies the food isn't quite burnt but has lost its optimal appearance or developed a slightly bitter taste: The rolls came out a bit overbrowned but still edible.
Common with baked goods, roasted vegetables, and anything meant to brown during cooking.
Burned on surface
- blackenedDarkened by burning
- singedSuperficially burned
- charredBurned until black
- searedBurned on the surface
toasted · crispy · caramelized · darkened · overdone · blistered · crisped · mahogany
Unfit for consumption
- unpalatableUnpleasant to taste
- off-puttingCausing mild aversion
- unappealingNot pleasing or desirable
- bitterSharp, unpleasant taste
acrid · ruined · unsavory · unpleasant · distasteful · spoiled · wasted · disappointing
Free from moisture
- toughDurable and strong
- leatheryResembling animal hide
- hardenedMade tough or unfeeling
- crispyBrittle and snapping
crunchy · brittle · desiccated · shriveled · parched · rubbery · chewy · crusty
Airborne combustion sensor
- burnt smellOdor of something scorched
- salvageableAble to be rescued
- inattentionLack of focus
- unattendedLacking supervision or care
scorched
Burned on surface
seared · toasted · crispy · caramelized · darkened · overdone · blistered · crisped · mahogany · crusty
inedible
Unfit for consumption
- unpalatableUnpleasant to taste
- off-puttingCausing mild aversion
- unappealingNot pleasing or desirable
bitter · acrid · ruined · unsavory · unpleasant · distasteful · spoiled · wasted · disappointing · regrettable
dry
Free from moisture
crispy · crunchy · brittle · desiccated · shriveled · parched · rubbery · chewy · crusty · crackly
smoke alarm
Airborne combustion sensor
- burnt smellOdor of something scorched
- salvageableAble to be rescued
- inattentionLack of focus