Mouthfeel

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.

[2] It is used in many areas related to the testing and evaluating of foodstuffs, such as wine-tasting and food rheology.

[3] It is evaluated from initial perception on the palate to first bite, through chewing to swallowing and aftertaste.

[4] Research indicates texture and mouthfeel can also influence satiety with the effect of viscosity most significant.