flavoring

[ fley-ver-ing ]

noun

1. something that gives flavor; a substance or preparation used to give a particular flavor to food or drink:

   vanilla flavoring.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flavoring¹

First recorded in 1835–45; flavor + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

“This is a clean, straightforward brand and zero calories — just your electrolytes. It isn’t flavored, though, so would not be an adequate water flavoring product. It would be good for a smoothie boost or if someone is on an elimination diet. But you’d need to add in a carbohydrate source, like fruit, for this to be more hydrating. It would have to be a whole lemon squeezed in. Or, if doing a smoothie, add a quarter cup of frozen berries to help absorb the electrolytes and help hydration.”

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“Depending on their composition, some get better absorbed and improve your hydration. Some are just for flavoring and they can have a lot of sugar or artificial coloring — it can be like drinking a soda.”

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“So if adding a light flavoring gets them to drink more water, that’s probably not a terrible thing,” Duggan said.

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“Depending on their composition, some get better absorbed and improve your hydration. Some are just for flavoring and they can have a lot of sugar or artificial coloring — it can be like drinking a soda.”

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“So if adding a light flavoring gets them to drink more water, that’s probably not a terrible thing,” Duggan said.

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Related Words

• additive
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• sauce
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