flavouring
/'fleivəriɳ/
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Definition
- 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
- something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts