Palatability: meaning, definitions and examples
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palatability
[ ˌpaləˈtəbələdē ]
of food or drink
The palatability of a dish refers to how pleasing it is to the taste buds. It is determined by factors such as flavor, texture, and presentation. Palatability plays a crucial role in the enjoyment of food and can vary from person to person.
Synonyms
appetizingness, deliciousness, tastiness
Examples of usage
- The palatability of the soup was enhanced by the addition of fresh herbs.
- Children often prefer foods with high palatability, such as pizza and ice cream.
Translations
Translations of the word "palatability" in other languages:
🇵🇹 palatabilidade
🇮🇳 स्वादिष्टता
🇩🇪 Schmackhaftigkeit
🇮🇩 keterampilan
🇺🇦 смакові якості
🇵🇱 smakowitość
🇯🇵 美味
🇫🇷 saveur
🇪🇸 palatabilidad
🇹🇷 lezzet
🇰🇷 맛있음
🇸🇦 استساغة
🇨🇿 chutnost
🇸🇰 chutnosť
🇨🇳 适口性
🇸🇮 okusnost
🇮🇸 bragðgæði
🇰🇿 дәмділік
🇬🇪 გემრიელობა
🇦🇿 dadlılıq
🇲🇽 palatabilidad
Word origin
The word 'palatability' originated from the Latin word 'palātus', meaning 'sense of taste'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. Palatability has been a key concept in culinary arts and food science, influencing the development of recipes and food products.