flavoring

Thân thiện

A baker adds vanilla flavoring to a bowl of cake batter.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A substance added to food or drink primarily to give it a specific taste or smell: A flavoring is an ingredient used to impart or enhance a particular flavor, aroma, or overall sensory profile in consumable products.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Vanilla extract is a common flavoring used in baking.
  • The recipe calls for a natural flavoring, not an artificial one.
  • The drink's unique taste comes from a secret blend of herbs and flavorings.

Advanced Usage

• "To be used as a flavoring": Describes the primary function of a substance.
  • Lemon zest is often used as a flavoring in cakes and cookies.

Variants and Related Words

• Flavor (noun/verb): The distinctive taste of something / To give flavor to something.
  • This sauce has a spicy flavor. (noun)
  • She flavored the soup with fresh herbs. (verb)
• Flavorful (adjective): Full of flavor; tasty.
  • The stew was rich and flavorful.
• Flavorant (noun): A technical term synonymous with flavoring, often used in chemistry and food science.

Synonyms

• Seasoning: A substance, such as salt or herbs, used to add flavor to food.
• Condiment: A substance such as sauce or relish, used to add flavor to food, typically added at the table.
• Essence: A concentrated extract or flavoring, often in liquid form.

Related Phrases

• Flavoring agent: A more formal or technical term for a flavoring.
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a common flavoring agent.
• Artificial flavoring: A chemically synthesized substance designed to mimic a natural flavor.
  • The candy contains artificial flavoring.
• Natural flavoring: A flavoring derived from plant, animal, or microbial sources.
  • We only use natural flavorings in our products.

Học thuật

Noun

1. something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts

Từ đồng nghĩa

• flavorer
• flavourer
• flavouring
• seasoner
• seasoning