Characteristics of cheese

thumb|300px|A display of hot peppers and the Scoville scale at a supermarket in [[Houston, Texas]]

thumb|A child bites into a watermelon, experiencing mouthfeel sensations such as juiciness Mouthfeel refers to the physical sensations in the mouth caused by food or drink, making it distinct from taste. It is a fundamental sensory attribute which, along with taste and smell, determines the overall flavor of a food item. Mouthfeel is also sometimes referred to as texture.

type of cheese

Round holes in Swiss-type cheese