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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

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 • Apr. 22, 2024

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

From Washington Times • Feb. 1, 2023

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 • Jul. 3, 2022

A garlicky all-purpose flavor enhancer, it is, as its name suggests, ideal for dipping crunchy fried things.

From New York Times • Jul. 12, 2021

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