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flavoring

American  
[fley-ver-ing] / ˈfleɪ vər ɪŋ /

noun

flavorings plural
  1. something that gives flavor; a substance or preparation used to give a particular flavor to food or drink.

    vanilla flavoring.


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Etymology

Origin of flavoring

First recorded in 1835–45; flavor + -ing 1

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Management at the soft-drink giant said Tuesday that a new version of Mr. Pibb, which has 30% more caffeine and extra cherry flavoring, saw more than 20% volume growth in the second quarter.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

It may appear alongside caffeine in a beverage, flavoring in a dessert, or an active ingredient in a medication.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

McCormick is making a multibillion-dollar bet on flavoring food, not making it, through a deal with Unilever’s food business.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

First, to be considered ultra-processed, food must contain one of several non-natural substances spanning eight categories, among them emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavor enhancers and flavoring agents.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 8, 2025

She could roast it over mopane coals with a little salt for flavoring.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

The company is known for food flavorings like monosodium glutamate—or MSG—but also for being the dominant supplier of Ajinomoto Build-up Film, a product that insulates the layers connecting processors to a chip.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

This deal would strengthen McCormick’s condiments and flavorings portfolio while expanding its North American retail and distribution footprint, said Alex Torgerson, M&A partner at consulting firm West Monroe.

From Barron's Mar. 31, 2026

Anise, coriander and other flavorings lent a subtle complexity to the “special soy sauce” set out on the tables.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 26, 2025

Diacetyl is widely used in food and beverage flavorings.

From Science Daily Feb. 27, 2024

There were no artificial flavorings in Rose City’s tea.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

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