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Synonyms

flavor enhancer

American  
[fley-ver en-han-ser] / ˈfleɪ vər ɛnˌhæn sər /

noun

  1. a substance added to food in order to enhance or intensify its flavor.

    Salt is a common flavor enhancer.

Etymology

Origin of flavor enhancer

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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The unlikely target: Ajinomoto, best-known for making the flavor enhancer MSG.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

During weeks like this, it helps—or, let’s be honest, it’s necessary—to think of meat as a flavor enhancer rather than the main event.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

It is one of the world’s largest producers of monosodium glutamate, a flavor enhancer.

From Washington Times • Feb. 1, 2023

Also, the first ingredient listed on Goya’s original sazón is the flavor enhancer MSG, or monosodium glutamate.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2020

The trick is to use salt as a flavor enhancer without people noticing that you have used salt.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2017

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