Types of Flavorings

Most, if not all, ingredients added to foods provide flavor. By flavorings, however, we are referring to ingredients added to foods primarily for their flavor, especially their aroma. This eliminates honey, almonds, and cocoa from being classified as flavorings, because they are equally important for the appearance, texture, and nutrition that they contribute to foods. Sugar and salt also do not fall into this category, because they provide basic tastes rather than aroma (and alter foods in many other ways).