Ízkép
Ízkép is a Hungarian term that translates to "taste image" or "flavor profile" in English. It refers to the complex sensory experience of tasting food or drink. This experience is not limited to just the primary tastes of sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami. Instead, ízkép encompasses a combination of these basic tastes along with aroma, texture, temperature, and even the mouthfeel, which is the tactile sensation of the food or drink in the mouth.
The concept of ízkép acknowledges that our perception of flavor is highly subjective and influenced by a
Understanding ízkép is important in culinary arts and food science. Chefs and food scientists use this concept