Food Descriptors

3. An earthy taste reminiscent of yeast. Often used to describe beer and bread.
5. An umami taste. Often used to describe meaty, earthy foods and broths.
8. A smoky taste is reminiscent of the smell of smoke.
9. Another word for salty. Often used to describe pickled foods.
10. Rich flavor that can feel heavy in the mouth. Often used to describe wines.
11. A bright flavor like that of lemons, limes, oranges, and other citrus fruits.
12. Any taste reminiscent of sweet fruit flavors.
14. A sugary flavor.
16. A fresh, vivid, or invigorating flavor.
18. A biting, tangy, tart flavor.
21. A tart, sharp, and sometimes harsh flavor.
22. A tart, biting taste that feels tingly in the mouth.
24. A light and crisp taste. Often used to describe produce or herbs.

1. Any taste similar to the flavors of nuts. Often used to describe cheeses.
2. A taste that feels as though it gives off heat. Another word for spicy.
4. Reminiscent of fresh soil. Often used to describe red wines, root vegetables, and mushrooms.
6. A rich taste with some earthiness. Often used to describe wines or aged liquors.
7. A less harsh taste than bitterness. Couples tartness with sweetness.
8. A burning taste from hot spices.
13. A harsh, bitter, or tart taste. Often used to describe acidic foods.
15. An earthy, sometimes nutty taste. Often used to describe coffees or cheeses.
17. A sharp, bitter, or sour flavor. Often used to describe acidic foods.
19. A full, heavy flavor. Often used to describe foods containing cream.
20. A bright, fresh, or sometimes earthy taste created by the incorporation of herbs.
23. Food with a sharp taste. Often used to refer to tart or sour foods as well.