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Taste, flavour and consistency

umami

noun

a pleasant savoury taste found in foods such as meat, cheese, and tomatoes. It is not sweet, sour, bitter, or salty..

taste

noun

the flavor that something creates in your mouth when you eat or drink it

flavor

noun

a pleasant or strong taste

tang

noun

a taste or smell that is strong and bitter in a pleasant way

savor

noun

a flavor or smell, especially a pleasant one

sweetness

noun

the sweet smell or taste of something

bite

noun

a pleasant bitter or strong taste

body

noun

the strong flavor of wine or another alcoholic drink

texture

noun

the way that food feels when you are eating it

aftertaste

noun

a taste, usually one that is unpleasant, that remains in your mouth after you eat or drink something

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