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flavor

[flay-ver] / ˈfleɪ vər /




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Foods “cross into ultra-processed territory when they contain preservatives, flavorings and other food additives, or substances ... to enhance flavor and increase shelf life.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

But when I want depth, sweetness, browning and the kind of flavor that tastes like something has been cooking much longer than it actually has, I start by roasting.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

Grüner can be aromatic or mineral, peppery or spicy, but it’s always lively, with big flavor that doesn’t veer into overly fruity territory.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

Preservatives are added to foods for several reasons, including preventing the growth of bacteria and mold, slowing spoilage, and helping products maintain their color, flavor, or freshness for longer.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

We’d giggled and eaten way too much ice cream in the name of flavor testing.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

Year: 2022 Compiled by: Cheyna Roth Of note: The flavors include such choice options as “Caesar salad.”

From Slate ● Oct. 7, 2026

This breakthrough has been particularly important in developing pharmaceuticals, flavors, fragrances and new materials.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Much of McDonald’s plans to capture more consumer spending focus on chicken — including new flavors of Chicken McNuggets, new chicken sandwiches, wings and wraps, and hand-breaded chicken.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

Antioxidant preservatives instead slow oxidation, a chemical process that can cause foods to brown, develop unpleasant flavors, or become rancid.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

I had no idea this was how pastry chefs came up with new flavors, but I liked the sound of it.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks




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