Mouthfeel

Mouthfeel refers to the physical sensations in the mouth caused by food or drink, making it distinct from taste.It is a fundamental sensory attribute which, along with taste and smell, determines the overall flavor of a food item.[2] It is used in many areas related to the testing and evaluating of foodstuffs, such as wine-tasting and food rheology.[3] It is evaluated from initial perception on the palate to first bite, through chewing to swallowing and aftertaste.[4] Research indicates texture and mouthfeel can also influence satiety with the effect of viscosity most significant.
A child bites into a watermelon , experiencing mouthfeel sensations such as juiciness
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