Describing food adjectives in English
Bitter
A strong sharp taste that is not sweet.
Black coffee without sugar is often bitter.
Bland
It is unseasoned or has an uninteresting taste. It seems to be without any flavor.
Most rice cakes are bland when eaten alone.
Chewy
Food that you have to chew a lot before swallowing.
Toffee is chewy.
Creamy
Thick and smooth like cream or with the same consistency. Contains a lot of cream.
Hot creamy soups are great on a cold winter day.
Crispy
Has a firm dry and brittle surface or texture.
We had some crispy bacon for breakfast.
Crumbly
Breaks into little pieces easily.
Use a plate for that cookie because it is crumbly.
Crunchy
Hard and makes a sharp sound when you bite it.
My kids love crunchy food like carrots.
Delicious
Has a very pleasant taste. It is appetizing.
This cheesecake is delicious. Can i have some more?
Dry
Has no juice or very little juice inside of it.
I think you cooked the turkey for too long because it is dry.
Fresh
Recently produced or picked. It isn't frozen or preserved for example in tins or cans.
These peas are fresh. I have only just picked them.
Greasy
Food that has been fried a lot and still has a lot of or too much oil or grease.
These french fries are very greasy.
Healthy
Gives the nutrients you need to maintain your health, feel good, or give you energy.
Fruit and vegetables are examples of healthy food.
Hot
Usually contains chillies or curry that leave a burning sensation in your mouth.
I love a hot curry every now and then.
Juicy
It contains a lot of natural juice.
This orange is so sweet and juicy.
Mashed
Reduced to a soft pulpy state by crushing or squashing.
We had some mashed potatoes with our meat.
Mild
Not spicy. It does not have a strong taste or smell. It is easy to digest.
I prefer mild cheese instead of strong types of cheese.
Nutty
Tasting of or containing nuts such as peanuts, walnuts, almonds, etc.
I often make cakes with a nutty flavor this time of year.
Raw
Food that has not been cooked. It is in its original state.
Sashimi consists of raw fish sliced into thin pieces
Rich
Contains a lot of fat, dairy products or eggs etc. and it makes you feel full quickly.
This chocolate cake is very rich.
Ripe
Fruit or crops that have matured enough to eat.
The bananas are ripe so we can eat them now.
Roast or roasted
Cooked in an oven, or over a fire, for a long time.
We had roast chicken for dinner.
Rotten
Has decayed and cannot be eaten because you will become sick.
We cannot eat those apples because they are rotten.
Salty
Tasting of salt or that has been preserved in salt.
I added too much salt to the soup and now it is too salty.
Savory
Tasting of salt and or spices. A category of food that is not sweet.
You can bring either a savory dish or a dessert.
Seasoned
Has seasonings added to it (salt, pepper, etc.) to improve the flavor.
The seasoned steak was ready to be cooked.
Sour
Has an acidic taste like lemon or fruit that is not ready to eat.
You should add more sugar to the drink because it's sour.
Spicy
Has a strong taste because spices such as ginger, cumin etc. have been added to it.
Chorizos are a type of spicy sausage.
Stale
Not fresh and is unpleasant to eat. Typically used to describe old bread or cake.
The bread is stale so have to buy some more.
Sweet
A pleasant taste that is characteristic of sugar or honey.
Chocolate and ice cream are examples of sweet food.
Syrupy
Thick, sticky and sometimes sweet like syrup.
Liquid honey is an example of a syrupy spread for toast.
Tasteless
It doesn't have any taste or noticeable flavor.
These crackers are tasteless.
Tender
Easy to chew or cut through, typically of meat.
This steak is so tender.
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