Learn vocabulary for describing the taste and texture of food.

Food tastes and textures

Flavored with spices, herbs, or other ingredients.
"The meat was tender and seasoned with herbs."

Having a sharp taste like that of a lemon or vinegar.
"Lemons are sour."

Having a strong, hot flavor because of spices like chili or pepper.
"My mouth is burning! This tomato sauce is so spicy!"

Tasting of or containing salt.
"How much salt have you put in here? This soup is too salty."

Having a strong, sharp taste that is not sweet.
"Dark chocolate tastes bitter."

Tasting of salt or spices; not sweet but pleasant.
"Emily prefers savory pancakes with meat and mushrooms to the sweet ones."

Having little or no flavor.
"If the sauce is too bland , add some vinegar."

Pleasantly thin, dry, and easily broken, often when describing food that has been cooked or fried.

Making a loud noise when bitten or chewed, typically because of being hard or crisp.

Smooth and rich in texture, often because of containing cream or milk.

Fully grown and ready to be eaten, usually referring to fruit.

Covered with or containing a lot of oil or fat.

Containing or filled with a lot of water; weak in flavor or substance.