| No. | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | acidic | sharp, tangy, sour taste |
| 2. | airy | light with lots of air bubbles |
| 3. | al dente | tender yet firm to the bite |
| 4. | aromatic | pleasant, noticeable smell |
| 5. | astringent | drying, puckering mouthfeel |
| 6. | balanced | flavors in good proportion |
| 7. | bitter | sharp, unpleasantly harsh taste |
| 8. | bland | lacking strong flavor |
| 9. | buttery | rich, smooth, like butter |
| 10. | caramelized | browned with deep sweetness |
| 11. | cheesy | tasting or smelling like cheese |
| 12. | chewy | requires sustained chewing |
| 13. | chilled | served cold |
| 14. | chunky | with large pieces |
| 15. | citrusy | bright, like citrus fruit |
| 16. | cloying | too sweet and heavy |
| 17. | coating | leaves a film in mouth |
| 18. | comforting | warm, familiar, satisfying |
| 19. | complex | many layered flavors |
| 20. | concentrated | intense, reduced flavor |
| 21. | creamy | smooth, rich, velvety |
| 22. | crisp | firm with a clean snap |
| 23. | crumbly | breaks apart into small bits |
| 24. | crunchy | makes a loud crackle |
| 25. | crusty | firm outer layer |
| 26. | cured | preserved with salt or smoke |
| 27. | decadent | very rich and indulgent |
| 28. | deep-fried | cooked in hot oil |
| 29. | delicate | light, subtle in flavor |
| 30. | dense | heavy, tightly packed texture |
| 31. | doughy | soft, underbaked breadlike texture |
| 32. | dry | lacking moisture |
| 33. | earthy | rich, like soil or mushrooms |
| 34. | eggy | tasting strongly of eggs |
| 35. | elastic | springy and stretchy texture |
| 36. | fattier | higher in fat, richer |
| 37. | feathery | very light and soft |
| 38. | fibrous | stringy, with visible fibers |
| 39. | fiery | very spicy hot |
| 40. | filling | satisfying, reduces hunger |
| 41. | flaky | breaks into thin layers |
| 42. | flavorful | full of taste |
| 43. | floral | fragrant, like flowers |
| 44. | foamy | light with bubbles on top |
| 45. | fresh | recently made; bright-tasting |
| 46. | fruity | tasting like fruit |
| 47. | garlicky | strong garlic flavor |
| 48. | gelatinous | jellylike, wobbly texture |
| 49. | glazed | coated with a shiny layer |
| 50. | gooey | soft, sticky, and runny |
| 51. | greasy | oily, leaves residue |
| 52. | grilled | cooked over direct heat |
| 53. | hearty | substantial and satisfying |
| 54. | herbaceous | tasting of fresh herbs |
| 55. | homemade | made at home, not factory-made |
| 56. | honeyed | sweet like honey |
| 57. | hot | high temperature or spicy |
| 58. | icy | very cold; partly frozen |
| 59. | jammy | thick, sticky, fruitlike |
| 60. | juicy | full of liquid when bitten |
| 61. | lacy | thin with small holes |
| 62. | lean | low in fat |
| 63. | light | not heavy; easy to eat |
| 64. | luscious | rich, sweet, and pleasing |
| 65. | mealy | grainy, soft, and dry |
| 66. | mellow | softened, not sharp |
| 67. | mild | not strong in flavor |
| 68. | minty | tasting of mint |
| 69. | moist | pleasantly damp and tender |
| 70. | nutty | tasting like nuts |
| 71. | oily | containing a lot of oil |
| 72. | overcooked | cooked too long |
| 73. | peppery | spicy, like black pepper |
| 74. | pickled | preserved in vinegar or brine |
| 75. | pillowy | very soft and cushiony |
| 76. | plump | full, rounded, and swollen |
| 77. | powdery | dry and fine-textured |
| 78. | rich | high-fat, intense flavor |
| 79. | ripe | fully matured; developed flavor |
| 80. | roasted | cooked with dry heat |
| 81. | robust | strong, full-bodied flavor |
| 82. | rubbery | tough and springy texture |
| 83. | runny | thin and flowing |
| 84. | salty | tasting of salt |
| 85. | satisfying | pleasantly filling and enjoyable |
| 86. | savory | salty, meaty, not sweet |
| 87. | seared | browned quickly at high heat |
| 88. | silky | very smooth and soft |
| 89. | smoky | tasting of smoke or char |
| 90. | smooth | even texture, no lumps |
| 91. | soggy | overly wet and limp |
| 92. | sour | acidic, tart taste |
| 93. | spicy | hot from spices or chiles |
| 94. | springy | bounces back when pressed |
| 95. | sticky | clings to fingers or teeth |
| 96. | stringy | long strands when pulled |
| 97. | strong | intense flavor or smell |
| 98. | succulent | tender, juicy, and rich |
| 99. | sweet | sugary taste |
| 100. | tangy | pleasant sharp sourness |