HealthSeptember 7, 2026
mouthfeel
MOWTH-feel
Definition
The physical sensation or texture a food or beverage creates in the mouth, such as its creaminess, crispness, or thickness.
Etymology
A compound word formed from the English 'mouth' and 'feel', first recorded in the 1970s as a specialized term in the food science industry to describe sensory experience beyond taste.
In the news
The article uses the term to highlight the technical difficulty of food reformulation, noting that replacing sugar requires manufacturers to maintain the product's original texture and consistency.
NIFST, ISA call for science-based food reformulation, stronger local research
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