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Aroma

Aroma

1. (Science: botany) The quality or principle of plants or other substances which constitutes their fragrance; agreeable odour; as, the aroma of coffee.

2. The fine diffusive quality of intellectual power; flavor; as, the subtile aroma of genius.

Origin: L. Aroma, gr., cf. Oe. Aromaz, aromat, spice, f. Aromate.


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I'm allergic to any sugars!

... commonly cause reactions and cross reactivity include amines, monosodium glutamate (MSG), nitrates and some anti-oxidants. Chemicals involved in aroma and flavour are often suspect.[/b]

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by mith
Wed Oct 24, 2007 8:32 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm allergic to any sugars!
Replies: 5
Views: 735

bloating

Has anyone tried Apple Cider Vinegar?? It is not pleasant to taste or in aroma but if you can get over that it might offer you some relief. Suggested dosage is 3x a day - 1/2tbl in a 8oz of water - add something to sweeten it though. LET ME KNOW HOW IT WORKS ...

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by shakinss
Thu May 03, 2007 2:39 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Stomach bloating and weight gain
Replies: 299
Views: 485319

sense of taste

... your nose is plugged because of a cold, these volatile molecules don't have access to the olfactory neurons. So, you can't smell the wonderful aroma, even though the sweetness is still there.

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by kiekyon
Sun Jul 30, 2006 3:56 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: sense of taste
Replies: 2
Views: 1391

Sweet taste and smell

... What we normally refer to as "taste" is more correctly termed flavour, which is made up of taste, irritation and aroma. Taste per se consists only of the five sensations that can be detected by the tongue: salt, sweet, sour, bitter and umami. These are not affected ...

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by kiekyon
Tue Apr 04, 2006 7:05 am
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Sweet taste and smell
Replies: 7
Views: 2153

Boomslang still

... ALMOST threw up. THE SMELL was worse than a boomslang's bite. The Staffordshire needed a prompt bath and for a whole day the pungent musky deathly aroma hung around. Nuff of that. Just know about this: "The Boomslang is the most seriously venomous rear-fanged snake in the world. They have ...

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by Chloe
Sun Mar 26, 2006 11:30 am
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: What is the most poisonous snake in da world?
Replies: 177
Views: 192876


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