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Food Vacabulary-Law
Term | Definition |
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Acidic | (SHARP) A food with a sharp taste. Often used to refer to tart or sour foods as well. |
Bitter | (HARSH) A tart, sharp, and sometimes harsh flavor. |
Bittersweet | (BITTERNESS) A less harsh taste than bitterness. Couples tartness with sweetness. |
Briny | (SALTY) Another word for salty. |
Citrusy | (BRIGHT) A bright flavor like that of lemons, limes, oranges, and other citrus fruits. |
Cooling | (MIMICS) A taste that mimics the feeling of cold temperatures. Often used to describe mints |
Crunchy | (AUDIBLE) A firm crisp texture often identified by the sharp, audible noise that the food makes when being eaten. |
Crusty | (HARD) The texture of a food with a hard outer layer and soft interior. |
Delicate | (FINE) A light, fine texture that may come apart easily. |
Doughy | (SOFT) A soft and heavy texture that is often coupled with pale coloring. |
Earthy | (FRESH) Reminiscent of fresh soil. Often used to describe red wines, root vegetables, and mushrooms. |
Fiery | (HEAT) A taste that feels as though it gives off heat. Another word for spicy |
Fizzy | (CARBONATED) A texture brought on by the presence of many small bubbles, usually referring to carbonated liquids. |
Flaky | (LAYERS) A light texture characterized by layers that come apart during eating. |
Fluffy | (AIRY) A light and airy texture. |
Fresh | (CRISP) A light and crisp taste. Often used to describe produce or herbs. |
Fruity | (SWEET) Any taste reminiscent of sweet fruit flavors. |
Hearty | (ROBUST)A firm, robust texture. |
Herbal | (EARTHY) A bright, fresh, or sometimes earthy taste created by the incorporation of herbs. |
Honeyed | (HONEY) A sweet candied taste that may be reminiscent of honey. |
Juicy | (SUCCULENT) A succulent, tender texture characterized by the presence of liquid in a solid Food. |
Silky | (SLEEK) A fine, smooth texture characterized by a sleek feel in the mouth. |
Smooth | (FREE) A consistent texture free of grit, lumps, or indentations. |
Sticky | (GUMMINESS) A texture characterized by gumminess in the mouth. |
Tender | (EASY) A soft texture that is easy to break down. |
Velvety | (RICH) A smooth and rich texture. |