Definition

1. Noun:
   • A substance added to food primarily to give it a specific taste or smell: A "flavourer" is an ingredient used to enhance or alter the flavor of food and drink.

Usage

• The word "flavourer" is a countable noun. It refers to the specific item or substance being added.
• It is used in the context of cooking, baking, and food preparation.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Vanilla bean is a natural flavourer used in many desserts.
  • The chef experimented with various herbal flavourers for the new soup recipe.
  • This sauce contains several artificial flavourers.

Advanced Usage

• "To act as a flavourer": Describes the primary function of an ingredient.
  • In this recipe, the star anise acts as both a spice and a flavourer.

Variants and Related Words

• Flavoring (noun, chiefly US spelling): The more common spelling in American English, identical in meaning to "flavourer".
  • The ice cream contains natural flavorings.
• Flavour / Flavor (noun): The distinctive taste of a food or drink.
• Seasoning (noun): A general term for substances like salt, herbs, or spices added to food to improve its taste. While all flavourers are seasonings, not all seasonings (e.g., salt for preservation) are added for savor.

Synonyms

• Seasoning: Something used to add taste to food.
• Condiment: A substance such as sauce or relish added to food to impart a particular flavor.
• Spice: An aromatic or pungent vegetable substance used to flavor food (a type of flavourer).

Related Phrases

• Flavour enhancer: A specific type of flavourer that intensifies the existing taste of food, such as monosodium glutamate (MSG).
  • The stock cube contains yeast extract as a flavour enhancer.

Noun

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