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Food Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 | (COLD) A taste that mimics the feeling of cold temperature. Often used to describe. |
| Crunchy | A firm, crisp texture often identified by the sharp, audible noise that the food makes when being eaten. |
| Crusty | The texture of a food with a hard outer layer and soft interior. |
| Delicate | A light, fine texture that may come apart easily. |
| Doughy | A soft and heavy texture that is often coupled with pale coloring. |
| Earthy | Reminiscent of fresh soil. Often used to describe red wine, root vegetables, and mushrooms. |
| Fiery | A taste that feels as though it gives off heat. Another word for spicy. |
| Fizzy | A texture brought on by the presence of many small bubbles, usually referring to carbonated liquids. |
| Flaky | A light texture characterized by layers that come apart during eating. |
| Fluffy | A light and airy texture. |
| Fresh | A light and crisp taste. Often used to describe produce or herbs. |
| Fruity | Any taste reminiscent of sweet fruit flavors. |
| Hearty | A firm, robust texture. |
| Herbal | A bright, fresh, or sometimes earthy taste created by the incorporation of herbs. |
| Honeyed | A sweet candid taste that may be reminiscent of honey. |
| Juicy | A succulent, tender texture characterized by the presence of liquid in a solid food. |
| Silky | A fine, smooth texture characterized by a sleek feel in the mouth. |
| Smooth | A consistent texture free of grit, lumps, or indentations. |
| Sticky | A texture characterized by gummines in the mouth. |
| Tender | A soft texture that is easy to break down. |
| Velvety | A smooth and rich texture. |