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   flavour

   /ˈfleɪvə/

   noun

   • 1. the distinctive taste of a food or drink: "the yoghurt comes in eight fruit flavours" Similar tastesavourtangrelishpalaterare:saporflavouringseasoningtastinesstangtanginessinterestrelishbitepiquancypungencysavoursmackspicespicinesssharpnesszestracinessedgeinformal:zingzippunchOpposite blandness
   • ▪ a substance used to alter or enhance the taste of food or drink; a flavouring. US
   • 2. an indication of the essential character of something: "the extracts give a flavour of the content and tone of the conversation" Similar impressionindicationsuggestionhinttastenuance
   • ▪ a distinctive quality or atmosphere: "whitewashed walls and red roof tiles gave the resort a Mediterranean flavour" Similar characterqualityfeelfeelingambienceatmosphereauraairmoodaspecttonetenorcomplexionstylestamppropertyelementveinstrandstreakspiritessencesoulnatureheartinformal:vibe
   • 3. a kind, variety, or sort: "various flavours of firewall are evolving"
   • 4. a quantized property of quarks which differentiates them into at least six varieties (up, down, charmed, strange, top, bottom).

   verb

   • 1. alter or enhance the taste of (food or drink) by adding a particular ingredient: "chunks of chicken flavoured with herbs"
   • ▪ give a distinctive quality to: "the faint exasperation that had flavoured her tone"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘fragrance, aroma’): from Old French flaor, perhaps based on a blend of Latin flatus ‘blowing’ and foetor ‘stench’; the -v- appears to have been introduced in Middle English by association with savour. flavour (sense 1 of the noun) dates from the late 17th century.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › flavourFlavour Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   5 days ago · Flavour is the chiefly British spelling of flavor, which means the taste or smell of something. Learn more about the word, its origin, and how to use it in sentences with examples and quizzes.

3. www.mindbodygreen.com › articles › what-is-umamiWhat Is Umami? Understanding The Science & Flavor Of This ...

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   2 days ago · The umami taste mostly comes from an amino acid called glutamate, but two other compounds—inosinate and guanylate—also impart the flavor. Typically, these compounds are found in protein-rich foods (amino acids come from proteins). When you eat foods with umami, these compounds bind with receptors in your mouth and your gastrointestinal ...

4. eatdelights.com › miso-tasteDiscover the Umami Goodness: What Does Miso Taste Like?

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   5 days ago · A common misconception about miso is that it should taste like cheese or fish sauce; however, the flavors of miso vary depending on what kind of miso you are eating. The paste mixture can then be aged to create flavors that range from salty to savory, sweet, mildly spicy, or even funky.

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5. greatist.com › eat › what-do-oysters-taste-likeWhat Do Oysters Taste Like? Discover Their Unique Flavors

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   5 days ago · Curious about what oysters taste like? Discover the complex flavors, textures, and rituals that make oysters a unique culinary experience. Learn more now.

   • Author: Rowan Jacobsen

6. cooknight.net › what-is-rice-pilaf-definitionRice pilaf: a culinary enigma defined for flavorful delights

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   4 days ago · Rice pilaf, also known as pilau or pilav, is a dish consisting of long-grain rice cooked in a seasoned broth or stock. Pilaf is often seasoned with a variety of spices and herbs, such as cumin, coriander, saffron, and turmeric, which impart a vibrant and aromatic character to the dish. It can be served as a side dish, a main course, or even as ...

7. quizlet.com › 225684850On Cooking Chapter 6: Flavors and Flavorings Flashcards

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   5 days ago · Aftertaste or finish. the final flavor that remains in the mouth after swallowing. Roundness. the unity of the dish's various flavors achieved through the judicious use of butter, cream, coconut milk. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Flavor, Taste, Mouthfeel and more.

8. www.britannica.com › science › tongueTongue | Description & Facts | Britannica

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   5 days ago · The total flavour of a food comes from the combination of taste, smell, touch, texture or consistency, and temperature sensations. Small taste buds situated on the tongue’s top surface transmit these flavour sensations to the nervous system .