Taste and texture

Bitter Having a strong, often unpleasant tase e.g., coffee, dark chocolate

Moist A little wet

Bland Boring, not interesting

Savoury Not sweet, e.g., bread

Rich Rich food has a lot of butter, cream or eggs in it

Tasty Good flavours and is nice to eat

Greasy Containing or covered with fat or oil

Scrumptious Delicious

Sour Having a sharp taste, e.g., yogurt, lemon

Piping hot Very hot

Crunchy Firm and making a loud noise when it is eaten

velvety having a smooth taste; mellow; not harsh, said of liquors

Bittersweet A less harsh taste than bitterness. Couples’ tartness with sweetness.

Briny Another word for salty

Citrusy A bright flavour like that of lemons, limes, oranges, and other citrus fruits

Cooling A taste that mimics the feeling of cold temperature. Often used to describe mint

Earthy Reminiscent of fresh soil. Often used to describe red wines, root vegetables, and mushrooms

Fiery A taste that feels as though it gives off heat. Another word for spicy

Fresh A light and crisp taste. Often used to describe produce or herbs.

Fruity Any taste reminiscent of sweet fruit flavours.

Full-bodied Rich flavour that can feel heavy in the mouth. Often used to describe wines.

Herbal A bright, fresh, or sometimes earthy taste created by the incorporation of herbs.

Honeyed A sweet or candied taste that may be reminiscent of honey.

Nutty Any taste similar to the flavours of nuts. Often used to describe cheeses.

Sharp A harsh, bitter, or tart taste. Often used to describe acidic foods.

Smoky A smoky taste is reminiscent of the smell of smoke.

Tangy A tart, biting taste that feels tingly in the mouth.

Tart A sharp, bitter, or sour flavour. Often used to describe acidic foods.

Yeasty An earthy taste reminiscent of yeast. Often used to describe beer and breads.

Woody An earthy, sometimes nutty taste. Often used to describe coffees or cheeses.

Zesty A fresh, vivid, or invigorating flavour.

Acidic A food with a sharp taste. Often used to refer to tart or sour foods as well.

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