Definition

1. Noun:
   • A substance added to food or drink to give it a particular taste or smell: "Flavouring" refers to an ingredient, often natural or artificial, used primarily to enhance or impart a specific flavor to a product.

Usage

• Flavouring is a mass noun (uncountable) when referring to the substance in general. It can be used as a countable noun when referring to different types or instances.
• It is commonly used in the context of food science, cooking, baking, and product manufacturing.
• The spelling "flavoring" is standard in American English, while "flavouring" is standard in British English.

Examples

• Noun:
  • This yogurt contains natural vanilla flavouring.
  • The recipe calls for a few drops of almond flavouring.
  • Many soft drinks use artificial flavourings.

Advanced Usage

• "To be flavoured with": This passive construction describes a food that has had a flavouring added to it.
  • The cake was flavoured with a hint of lemon.
• As a modifier: "Flavouring" can be used before another noun to specify the type.
  • We need to order more flavouring agents for the new product line.

Variants and Related Words

• Flavour (BrE) / Flavor (AmE) (n/v): The distinctive taste of something or the act of giving it taste.
  • The flavour of the soup is very rich.
• Flavourful (BrE) / Flavorful (AmE) (adj): Full of flavor.
  • It was a flavourful stew.
• Flavouring essence: A concentrated liquid flavouring.
  • She added a teaspoon of peppermint flavouring essence.

Synonyms

• Seasoning: A substance, like salt or herbs, used to enhance flavor (often savory).
• Essence: A concentrated extract used as a flavouring.
• Extract: A substance obtained by extraction, often used for flavor.

Related Phrases

• Flavouring system: A combination of different flavourings designed to create a specific overall taste profile in a manufactured food product.
• Natural flavouring: A flavouring derived from a plant, animal, or microbial source.
• Artificial flavouring: A chemically synthesized substance designed to mimic a natural flavor.

Noun

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