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mouthfeel

[mouth-feel]

noun

  1. the tactile sensation a food gives to the mouth.

    a creamy mouthfeel.



mouthfeel

/ ˈʊθˌھː /

noun

  1. the texture of a substance as it is perceived in the mouth

    the wine has a good mouthfeel

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of mouthfeel1

An Americanism dating back to 1980–85
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Example Sentences

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Its salinity, mouthfeel and familiarity are secret weapons in desserts — and we're only just beginning to explore how.

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Often, vegans rely on the thick, rich mouthfeel of tofu to add body to baked goods, desserts, dips and more.

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When putting a dish together, consider its components: mouthfeel, contrast, color.

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It's going to be the perfect mouthfeel, but also acid and fat love each other because they play off of each other.

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It gives them a palatable texture and mouthfeel by making the mixture softer and lighter.

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