palatability, palatableness (noun)

the property of being acceptable to the mouth

palatability, palatableness (noun)

acceptability to the mind or feelings

"the pursuit of electoral palatability"

palatability (Noun)

The condition of being palatable

palatability (Noun)

The extent to which something is palatable

Palatability

Palatability (or palatableness) is the hedonic reward (i.e., pleasure) provided by foods or fluids that are agreeable to the "palate", which often varies relative to the homeostatic satisfaction of nutritional, water, or energy needs. The palatability of a food or fluid, unlike its flavor or taste, varies with the state of an individual: it is lower after consumption and higher when deprived. It has increasingly been appreciated that this can create a hunger that is independent of homeostatic needs.