sourness

Similarly, a compound called benzoic acid naturally found in cranberries adds to the fruit's sourness.

During soy sauce fermentation, soy protein is broken down into amino acids, creating a balanced flavor with saltiness, sweetness, sourness, bitterness, and umami.

The sourness of the characters isn’t artificially sweetened, but bad behavior is shadowed by vulnerability.

The first tasted the way a pure corn tortilla should: a pleasant initial tinge of sourness, a soft texture, a concluding rush of earthiness.

His recent study, conducted in partnership with researchers in Italy, was the first to show that for a sizeable amount of people, the enjoyment of sourness lasts well into adulthood.