What is mouthfeel, and which two methods can adjust it in a Build-A-Drink?

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What is mouthfeel, and which two methods can adjust it in a Build-A-Drink?

Mouthfeel is the texture you feel in your mouth—the physical sensations like creaminess and thickness that accompany a drink beyond its flavor. In a Build-A-Drink, you can adjust mouthfeel in two main ways. First, add dairy or non-dairy creamer to boost creaminess; fats and emulsifiers create a smooth, rich coating in the mouth. Second, change viscosity with a thickener like gum or by using purée, which adds body and a heavier mouth-coat. The other aspects mentioned—aroma and color, temperature, or sweetness level—relate to aroma, appearance, temperature, or flavor, not the tactile texture defined by mouthfeel.

Mouthfeel is the texture you feel in your mouth—the physical sensations like creaminess and thickness that accompany a drink beyond its flavor. In a Build-A-Drink, you can adjust mouthfeel in two main ways. First, add dairy or non-dairy creamer to boost creaminess; fats and emulsifiers create a smooth, rich coating in the mouth. Second, change viscosity with a thickener like gum or by using purée, which adds body and a heavier mouth-coat. The other aspects mentioned—aroma and color, temperature, or sweetness level—relate to aroma, appearance, temperature, or flavor, not the tactile texture defined by mouthfeel.

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