bitterness

Example Sentences

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"There's the bitterness of the matcha and the sweetness of the chocolate and white fruit, so the balance of the taste is quite exciting."

From BBC

Because it’s aimed at a younger audience, “Crater” skews sugary, in ways that conflict with the bitterness inherent in its premise.

From Los Angeles Times

They wanted to turn off the genes that code for an enzyme called myrosinase, which breaks down the glucosinolates and creates bitterness once the leaf is chewed in a diner’s mouth.

From Scientific American

Though they were obedient, “occasionally a note of bitterness crept out,” Hadlow said, citing letters the sisters wrote to each other marked “the nunnery.”

From Los Angeles Times

Toasted walnuts contribute texture and a slight bitterness that balances the bright pomegranate.

From Washington Times