Basic Tastes
Strength & Intensity of Flavor
Texture Vocabulary
Moisture & Density
Positive Flavor Descriptors
100

What do we call something with a Sugary flavor?

Sweet

100

What do is the term for intensity of flavor that's Not strong. Some people ask for the spicy food to be ...?

Mild

100

What kinds for texture makes a loud crisp sound when bitten?

Crunchy

100

Full of liquid

Juicy  

100

Term for food that's very enjoyable.

Delicious

200

The title we give food that contains a lot of salt? 

Salty

200

What is a word we use when a food is lacking flavor

Bland

200

We say that our chicken or meat is this when its soft and easy to cut.

Tender  

200

We say this for something unpleasantly wet, like our pant the are soaked after a being in the rain.

Soggy

200

Word to describe the sweet, pleasant smell

Fragrant

300

What is the name for a taste that is acidic or sharp tasting. Like that of a lemon?

Sour!

300

What word do we use when our food is Too strong, like a superhero.


Overpowering

300

Term for a food the requires a lot of chewing?


Chewy

300

Terms for something full of air, not heavy?

Light and Airy 

300

When its lively, slightly spicy or citrusy we say!

Zesty

400

What do we call a sharp, sometimes unpleasant taste, that could be associated with black coffee?

Bitter

400

What do we say when the flavors of a food or dish work together harmoniously?

Well-balanced

400

  What term do we give to food the breaks into thin layers like a croissant?

Flaky

400

We use this term for something lacking moisture, Like chicken when over cooked.

Dry

400

 Tastes like it was cooked over fire is called?

Smoky

500

What is the name we give to a taste that's rich, meaty or satisfying flavor?

Umami / Savory 


500

 What word do we give to food that is full and deep flavor in flavor?

Rich

500

Name for something that is difficult to chew

Tough

500

Term for something that is slightly wet (positive). 

Moist

500

Smooth, rich taste and loves to be on bread?

Buttery