flavoring
UK: ˈfleɪvərɪŋ | US: ˈfleɪvərɪŋ
n. a substance used to give flavor to food or drink
v. (gerund/present participle of "flavor") the act of adding taste or aroma
The word "flavor" originates from Middle English "flavour," borrowed from Old French "flaur," meaning "smell, odor," which likely derived from Vulgar Latin *flator (to blow, emit scent). The suffix "-ing" is an English agentive or gerund-forming suffix, turning the verb "flavor" into a noun denoting the substance or action. The morphemes combine logically: "flavor" (the core concept of taste) + "-ing" (indicating function or result).
This sauce contains natural flavoring derived from herbs.
The chef is flavoring the soup with fresh spices.
Artificial flavorings are common in processed foods.
The recipe calls for vanilla flavoring.
Avoid products with excessive chemical flavorings.