A list of adjectives to help you describe food.

Adjectives to describe food

Food that is made at home, usually by one's own efforts or by a family member. 
- My mother's food is the best. Home-made food is the best.

Food that has a strong flavor and taste to it. 
- Indian cuisine and Taiwanese cuisine are known for their spicy food.

Food that has not been cooked. 
- Sushi is made of raw fish.

Food that has been kept in the freezer at very cold temperatures. 
- Meat needs to be frozen if you do not eat it right away.

Food that you order at a restaurant and take home. 
- I usually order takeaways because I do not have enough time to cook for myself.

Food that does not contain a lot of fat. 
- People who are on a diet and want to lose weight usually eat low-fat food.

Food that has just been made or harvested. 
- The apples are fresh, I picked them from the tree just this morning.

Food that is easy to cut or chew. 
- This steak is very tender, I don't even need a sharp knife to cut it.

Food that contains a lot of fluid. 
- The pear is so juicy I need a plate or I will make a mess on the couch.

Food that contains a lot of sugar. 
- I don't eat chocolate it is too sweet for my tastes.

Food that is very tasty
- The food at this five-star restaurant is delicious.

Food that has been made sometime before eating it. 
- Ready-made meals need to be kept in the fridge so that the food does not go bad.

Food that has no taste. 
- Rice without salt is tasteless.

Food that is very bad. 
- I forgot to put the meat in the fridge. Now it has gone bad and it smells disgusting.

Food that is preserved in a can. 
- Nowadays we can find all kinds of food in a tin. Yesterday, I saw tinned sausages at the supermarket!