tanginess
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- noun
- /ˈtæn.dʒɪ.nəs/
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sabor ácido
- It's like a little bite of sweetness and then like the acidity and like kind of the tanginess of cream cheese.
Examples
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It has a tanginess.
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Turns out that sourdough bread, the tanginess of sourdough bread is actually the starter bacteria is Lycobacillus ruteri.
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Tanginess?
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It really does because the the peanut butter is sweetified in a way that goes with the onions and the tanginess of the Mayo.
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This process, traditionally done in sealed steam ovens, transforms rye's tanginess and creates a mesmerizingly naturally sweet bread.
Blog text (29) -
In the unsheared patches, she hunted for the tiny yellow flowers on the tip of rabbit grass, ripped them from the ground in clumps, and chewed the bitter tanginess from them.
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Rye has a characteristic tanginess which I cherish, be it as a whole grain in salads and stews, or when ground into highly aromatic whole-grain flour.
Blog text (29) -
The cake's tanginess is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the frosting.
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Adding a splash of vinegar enhances the tanginess of the dressing, making it more flavorful.
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The salsa's tanginess comes from the fresh lime juice added just before serving.
Synonyms
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5.9
A strong sharp taste or smell that stays on the tongue
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A sour, sharp taste like in lemon or vinegar
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A sharp, sour taste often in fruits
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A sharp, acidic taste like lemon or vinegar
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2.9
A strong, biting taste or smell that stings the nose
A sharp, lively taste like lemon or mild spice
A sharp, spicy taste or lively quality that makes things more exciting
A pleasant spicy taste that makes your mouth feel lively
A pleasantly sharp taste that makes food more exciting
A sharp, slightly sour taste that feels fresh in the mouth
How Tangy
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Etymology
Tanginess comes from tangy and tang, words that suggest a 'sharp' taste you feel on your tongue, like lemon or vinegar. That's why tanginess means a pleasant 'sharp' or slightly sour taste that wakes up your taste buds.