Flavors

Not to be confused with “flavorings,” flavors are any ingredients that can be added to a liquid in a liquid or paste form, or steeped into a liquid (such as herbs and spices), to contribute their flavor to the finished product. The liquid is usually water, milk, or heavy cream, the basis of most frozen desserts. Artificial flavors are not recommended because they will never taste as good as the real thing. Flavorings are added exclusively for the taste they contribute, and while herbs and spices fall into this category, they also fall into the broader category of “flavors.” Fruits are considered flavors as well for obvious reasons, but they are such a large category that it is necessary to give them a place of their own.