Astringency
noun
The quality of being sharp or bitter in taste or smell.
The astringency of the tea made it unappealing to many.
Often appears as...
- high astringency
- lose astringency
noun
The quality of a substance that can shrink body tissues.
The astringency of certain medicines can help heal wounds.
Often appears as...
- medicine's astringency
- astringency effect
noun
The quality of being sharp or bitter in taste or smell.
The astringency of the tea made it unappealing to many.
Often appears as...
- high astringency
- lose astringency
noun
The quality of a substance that can shrink body tissues.
The astringency of certain medicines can help heal wounds.
Often appears as...
- medicine's astringency
- astringency effect
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Perception
Astringency often refers to a physical sensation in the mouth, like dryness or puckering.
The astringency in the wine created a dry feeling on the palate.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Negative
While astringency can be unpleasant, it can also add complexity to food and drinks.
Despite its astringency, the cranberry sauce complemented the turkey beautifully.
Pro Tip 3/3Culinary Terms
In cooking, astringency is a taste profile alongside sweetness, saltiness, bitterness, and sourness.
Chefs balance astringency with other flavors to create a harmonious dish.
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Perception
Astringency often refers to a physical sensation in the mouth, like dryness or puckering.
The astringency in the wine created a dry feeling on the palate.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Negative
While astringency can be unpleasant, it can also add complexity to food and drinks.
Despite its astringency, the cranberry sauce complemented the turkey beautifully.
Pro Tip 3/3Culinary Terms
In cooking, astringency is a taste profile alongside sweetness, saltiness, bitterness, and sourness.
Chefs balance astringency with other flavors to create a harmonious dish.
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Perception
Astringency often refers to a physical sensation in the mouth, like dryness or puckering.
The astringency in the wine created a dry feeling on the palate.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Negative
While astringency can be unpleasant, it can also add complexity to food and drinks.
Despite its astringency, the cranberry sauce complemented the turkey beautifully.
Pro Tip 3/3Culinary Terms
In cooking, astringency is a taste profile alongside sweetness, saltiness, bitterness, and sourness.
Chefs balance astringency with other flavors to create a harmonious dish.
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Quote examples
Jock Zonfrillo
When we blanch some ingredients in ash water it removes all their bitterness and astringency, which has opened up a new list of ingredients that we had never considered as edible.
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Isabella Bird
English Explorer
If Japanese tea 'stands,' it acquires a coarse bitterness and an unwholesome astringency. Milk and sugar are not used.
Quote examples
Jock Zonfrillo
When we blanch some ingredients in ash water it removes all their bitterness and astringency, which has opened up a new list of ingredients that we had never considered as edible.
Quote examples
Isabella Bird
English Explorer
If Japanese tea 'stands,' it acquires a coarse bitterness and an unwholesome astringency. Milk and sugar are not used.
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