cooking terms
Acidity
In terms of taste, acidity is something tart, tangy, and sometimes, a bit bitter. When making something rich or sweet, a bit of acidity helps balance the overall taste. In baking, acidity and liquid is required to make baking soda release carbon dioxide which works as a quick leaven for baked goods.
Al dente
An Italian term literally translates as “to the tooth”. This term is used mostly to explain the cooking doneness of pasta and not so much with vegetable or meat. Pasta cooked al dente will give just to the gentle bite of your teeth. To some it might feel like the pasta is undercooked but to others, this is perfect.