Description
Process of supplementing food via herbs, salts, or spices
Technical
Seasoning is the process of supplementing food via herbs, spices, and/or salts, intended to enhance a particular flavour.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
woodycitrusyspicyearthyfloral
Wine Analogy
Like tannins in wine, seasoning compounds bind to proteins to enhance mouthfeel
Coffee Analogy
Similar to how roast profiles highlight different coffee characteristics, seasoning balances flavor notes
Perfume Analogy
Acts as top/middle/base notes - salts as base, herbs as middle, spices as top notes
Culinary Applications
Tandoori marinadePunjabYogurt acts as flavor carrier for spice penetration
Cajun blackeningLouisianaHerb-spice crust creates flavor through controlled charring
Shichimi togarashiJapanLayered umami enhancement through multiple fermented components
Dietary
VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKoshersesame seedsmustard powder