mouthfeel

[ mouth-feel ]

noun

1. the tactile sensation a food gives to the mouth:

   a creamy mouthfeel.

mouthfeel

/ ˈmaʊθˌfiːl /

noun

1. the texture of a substance as it is perceived in the mouth

   the wine has a good mouthfeel

Word History and Origins

Origin of mouthfeel¹

An Americanism dating back to 1980–85

Example Sentences

The results suggest that the structures of milk proteins remain intact, meaning they retain their original mouthfeel and taste in your morning brew.

From Science Daily

Owen: Sourced from the Wahluke Slope AVA in Washington, this 2021 blend reveals juicy black currants, tar and anise notes on the palate, alongside a soft mouthfeel.

From Seattle Times

From then on, I looked forward to any time I could get my hands on Cuban food so I could order one of those two dishes, usually opting for vaca frita with its superb crispness, the bright acidity of the lime, the frizzled edges of the onions, and the unique mouthfeel of the chicken itself.

From Salon

The perspectives article focuses on different ways to study the mouthfeel of food using atomic force microscopy to better understand the biophysical mechanisms that contribute to taste sensations in a broader sense.

From Science Daily

New findings in this area could drive the development of health-promoting products that contain less salt, fat, sugar and calories but still have a convincing mouthfeel.

From Science Daily