B. Food Taste Flashcard

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1. The skin of an orange tastes quite ......... .

_{bitter — delicious — hot — sour — bland — dry — rich — spicy — burnt — greasy — savoury — sweet}

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bitter

^{Bitterness comes from acidity (like lemons), felt at the front/sides of the tongue, and is often sharp and refreshing. Sourness indicates toxicity. It is caused by certain plant compounds (like in coffee or dark chocolate), lingers at the back of the tongue, and is more harsh, and more of an acquired taste.}

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2. Food cooked with chili is ......... .
_{bitter — delicious — hot — sour — bland — dry — rich — spicy — burnt — greasy — savoury — sweet}

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spicy / hot

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3. Food cooked with a lot of cream is very ......... .
_{bitter — delicious — hot — sour — bland — dry — rich — spicy — burnt — greasy — savoury — sweet}

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rich

_{very strong and complex flavour, with luxurious ingredients (like cream, butter, fat or spices), often best eaten in smaller portions.}

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4. Sugar and honey will make a dish ......... .
_{bitter — delicious — hot — sour — bland — dry — rich — spicy — burnt — greasy — savoury — sweet}

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sweet

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5. Indian food is ......... .
_{bitter — delicious — hot — sour — bland — dry — rich — spicy — burnt — greasy — savoury — sweet}

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hot / spicy

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6. If you forget the salt and pepper the food will be ......... .
_{bitter — delicious — hot — sour — bland — dry — rich — spicy — burnt — greasy — savoury — sweet}

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bland

_{unseasoned, mild-tasting, or insipid.}

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7. Lemon juice is ......... .
_{bitter — delicious — hot — sour — bland — dry — rich — spicy — burnt — greasy — savoury — sweet}

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sour

_{Sourness comes from acidity (like lemons), felt at the front/sides of the tongue, and is often sharp and refreshing. Bitterness indicates toxicity. It is caused by certain plant compounds (like in coffee or dark chocolate), lingers at the back of the tongue, and is more harsh, and more of an acquired taste.}

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8. The main course cooked with salt and spices is ......... .
_{bitter — delicious — hot — sour — bland — dry — rich — spicy — burnt — greasy — savoury — sweet}

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savoury

_{salty, spicy and rich in umami (soy, meat, broth), not sweet}

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9. Too much fat used in cooking can make the dish ......... .
_{bitter — delicious — hot — sour — bland — dry — rich — spicy — burnt — greasy — savoury — sweet}

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greasy

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10. A dish without enough liquid is ......... .
_{bitter — delicious — hot — sour — bland — dry — rich — spicy — burnt — greasy — savoury — sweet}

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dry