tangy flavor
Citrus-like bite sensation
A tangy flavor is one that's sharp, slightly sour, and pleasantly acidic—the taste of citrus, vinegar, or fermented foods.
Tanginess adds brightness and bite: The yogurt had a tangy flavor that cut through the sweetness.
The phrase is somewhat redundant, since tangy already describes flavor.
- tartnessAcidic sharpness in taste
- sournessAcidic taste quality
- citrus zestGrated fruit peel
- tamarindTangy-podded tropical tree
- salad dressingsPourable leafy-green toppings
lemon juice · Thai cuisine · lime juice · zest · piquancy · kimchi · acidity · vinaigrettes · ceviche · twang · brightness · fermented foods · kumquat · green apple · vinegar · balsamic glaze · pickles · marinades
- sourdoughstarter, levain, wild yeast, feeding, starter culture
- kiwi usesfruit salads, smoothies
- sour cream and milkbuttermilk, cream cheese, yogurt, kefir, creme fraiche
taste intensity
tangy flavorbland
Lacking distinctive qualities
flavorless · tasteless · insipid · mild · flat
sweetness spectrum
tangy flavorsweet
Tasting of sugar
sweet flavor · sugary · saccharine · cloying · honeyed