Topic 2: Flavour builders

What is the most important flavour in a dish?

The most important flavour is the main item which includes: primary flavours > secondary/supporting flavours.

What three senses do we need to consider when creating a dish other than taste?

Appearance, aroma, and mouth feel

Describe the term seasoning

Enhancing the natural flavour of a food without significantly changing its flavour

Example: Salt, Pepper, Lemon juice

What are the 5 basic sensations that taste buds perceive?

• Salty

• Sweet

• Bitter

• Sour

• Umami

Describe the term flavouring

Adding a new flavour to food thus changing it or modifying the original flavour.

Example: Herbs, Spices, Mirepoix, Vegetables, Alcohol

The most important ingredient for seasoning food is:

Salt

What is always the last step in every recipe?

Adjust seasoning

What is the purpose of flavouring agents

1. Adds dimension to cooking

2. Creative depth of flavour by combinations

3. Change his face of simple food: Plain to exotic

4. Enhances, natural flavours and food

Herbs are defined as

Leafs of certain plants that usually grow in temperate climates

Spicies are defined as:

The buds flower, bark, seeds, and roots of plants and trees, many of which grow in tropical climates

What is sachet d’spice

Herb and spices tied in cheese cloth (usually with peppercorn, bay leaf, parsley stems thyme)

What do salts act as?

They act as preservatives. They can easily be tasted but not pampered.

What is bouquet garni

Bundled fresh herbs that are usually stuffed inside a leek

What is mirepoix used for?

Mirepoix is used to help build flavour and it is used in all areas of cooking