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Recent Examples of puckeryAs the base for a marinade and grilling sauce, passion fruit's puckery tartness—think mango and pineapple with a slightly sour kick—is an ideal complement to rich, buttery shellfish.—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2022 Their recipe combines silky texture, puckery tartness and richness (courtesy of olive oil) in every bite.—Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2022 Tropical mango and guava layer under red cherry, berry, and orange peel flavors, with a minerally salinity emerging with pithy, puckery lime zest on a beautifully long and intense finish.—Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 13 May 2022 The curd will stay fresh in the fridge for up to two weeks and adds a puckery sweetness to simple breakfasts like pancakes or a piece of toast long after the dutch baby is eaten up.—Magdalena O'Neal, Sunset Magazine, 25 Feb. 2022 Hibiscus can be astringent, and many temper its puckery qualities with sugar to a cloying effect.—Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2021 Beautiful citrus leans a little exotic, with puckery lemon zest balancing a creamy finish.—Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 5 July 2021 The Passion Fruit release in their Frucht series is downright puckery.—Matthew Kronsberg, WSJ, 10 Mar. 2021 The roll-up goes into the fryer and voilà — a next-level spin on 'Minnesota sushi' that hits all the crispy, creamy, salty and puckery notes.—Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 19 Feb. 2021
The finish is increasingly tannic—though not drying or overly astringent—with pleasant, lingering notes of mint chocolate (or peppermint-spiced hot chocolate), sniderdoodles, and herbal syrup.
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David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Fentimans Traditional Tonic Water: Some tasters enjoyed the strong grapefruit flavor, but others said this tonic tasted astringent.
This comforting chicken recipe can be made quickly in your Crockpot and offers a tangy, savory meal for dinner tonight.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
The Cherry Berry & Sprite beverage is bustling with tangy and fruity flavor, but the carbonation and tartness from medley of berries may elicit an initial sour reaction.
Unrefined coconut oil has a more pungent coconut smell and flavor.
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Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
11 Aug. 2025
The cheekily coined Cadieux e Pepe, a nod to Detroit’s Cadieux Road, reimagines cacio e pepe in pizza form—chewy dough crowned with sharp Parmesan, pungent fresh garlic, and cracked black pepper.
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