flavoring
n. C / U B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfɫeɪvɝɪŋ// fla·vor·ing
n. a substance added to food or drink to give it a specific taste. It can be natural, like vanilla, or artificial, like a chemical copy of a fruit.
n. a substance added to food or drink to impart a specific taste or aroma. Often used in the context of processed foods or artificial additives.
The cake uses natural vanilla flavoring instead of artificial.
The manufacturer replaced the artificial flavoring with a natural extract to meet the new health standards.
While the base of the sauce is simple, the chef relies on a complex blend of spice flavoring to achieve the desired depth of character.