flavor enhancer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of flavor enhancer
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Tilbrook adds that since seeing Radiohead at Coachella about a decade ago and realizing they were filling in songs with pre-recorded material as a “flavor enhancer,” Squeeze has done that on about half the songs.
From Los Angeles Times
Monsoon uses MSG in its cooking, a flavor enhancer that was derided as causing headaches and other health issues before those myths were debunked.
From Seattle Times
It is one of the world’s largest producers of monosodium glutamate, a flavor enhancer.
From Washington Times
The people behind the famously orange snack food are now suggesting that a sprinkling of ground-up Cheetos can be a flavor enhancer for everything from ice cream to Brussels sprouts to lobster tails.
From Seattle Times
While I don't question the sanity of the millions of people who believe open air is a natural flavor enhancer, my side in the discourse remains firmly on the in side.
From Salon
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