Peppery
Peppery is a culinary descriptor used to characterize flavors or aromas that are sharp, biting, and reminiscent of black pepper. In tasting notes, peppery notes are often described as bracing, warm, and sometimes slightly bitter, with a sensation that tingles or warms the mouth rather than being purely sweet or sour.
The peppery sensation arises from pungent compounds that stimulate the trigeminal nerve rather than taste buds.
Peppery flavors are common in a variety of ingredients. Leafy greens such as arugula (rocket), watercress, and
Etymology-wise, the term derives from pepper and is used across cuisines to denote a sharp, pungent flavor.