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  2. Food presentation - Wikipedia

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    The foundation of food presentation is plating. [2] The arrangement and overall styling of food upon bringing it to the plate is termed plating. [1] Some common styles of plating include a 'classic' arrangement of the main item in the front of the plate with vegetables or starches in the back, a 'stacked' arrangement of the various items, or the main item leaning or 'shingled' upon a vegetable ...

  3. Food quality - Wikipedia

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    Food quality is a concept often based on the organoleptic characteristics (e.g., taste, aroma, appearance) and nutritional value of food. Producers reducing potential pathogens and other hazards through food safety practices is another important factor in gauging standards.

  4. Mouthfeel - Wikipedia

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    Mouthfeel refers to the physical sensations in the mouth caused by food or drink, making it distinct from taste. It is a fundamental sensory attribute which, along with taste and smell, determines the overall flavor of a food item. [1] [2] Mouthfeel is also sometimes referred to as texture. [2]

  5. Garnish (cooking) - Wikipedia

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    A garnish is an item or substance used as a decoration or embellishment accompanying a prepared food dish or drink. [1] In many cases, it may give added or contrasting flavor. Some garnishes are selected mainly to augment the visual impact of the plate, while others are selected specifically for the flavor they may impart. [2]

  6. Culinary linguistics - Wikipedia

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    Food reviewers use onomatopoeia to express the various degrees of taste, texture and appearance of the foods to help their readers visualise the images. In a study about the usage of onomatopoeia in food reviews, researchers gathered common words that were used to describe different cuisines.

  7. Food photography - Wikipedia

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    A dish being styled for photography. The role of the food stylist is to make the food look attractive in the finished photograph. The time and effort a stylist takes to carefully and artfully arrange the food is due to differences between the way the stylist presents it and the way a home cook or chef may.

  8. Organoleptic - Wikipedia

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    Organoleptic tests are sometimes conducted to determine if food or pharmaceutical products can transfer tastes or odors to the materials and components they are packaged in. Shelf-life studies often use taste, sight, and smell (in addition to food chemistry and toxicology tests) to determine whether a food product is safe to consume.

  9. Glaze (cooking) - Wikipedia

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    Recently applied glaze dripping off of doughnuts, on an open, moving drying rack. In cooking, a glaze is a glossy, translucent coating applied to the outer surface of a dish by dipping, dripping, or using a brush.