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Finishing Touch is a script name for food additives that add flavor to unscripted Food and drink items. It can be purchased or player created via the cooking system or scripted items.

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This is a Finishing Touch.  It can be ADDed to plain food items to add a little more flavor.
This is butter, which will add the richness of butter to food.  It has 9 charges.

Usage

Verb First Third
SPRINKLE You spread some of your fresh-churned butter onto your grilled lamb chop, imparting the richness of butter. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Examples

Type Origin Taste
Butter Butter churn Rich and creamy, the soft butter imparts a hint of sweetness and saltiness.
Black pepper Spice Mill
The Kraken's Catch
Sharp and spicy, the black peppercorns add an herbaceous note.
Cinnamon Spice Mill Subtly sweet and woody, the cinnamon imparts a spiced, almost citrus-like flavor.
Pink pepper Spice Mill Milder and fruitier than its black peppercorn counterpart, the pink peppercorns add a sweet heat.
Salt Spice Mill The astringent bite of salt heightens the various flavors, finishing in a strong mineral aftertaste.
Salt and pepper Spice Mill A sprinkling of salt and pepper enhances the dish, bringing a different layer of flavor.
Sea salt The Kraken's Catch
The Daily Grind
Flaky sea salt provides texture and mild briny notes.
Smoked salt The Daily Grind Robust and woody smoked salt has been used to finish the dish.
Celery salt The Daily Grind The mildly peppery bite of celery salt adds a green and grassy flavor with a slightly bitter finish.
Black salt The Daily Grind A sprinkling of black salt adds a pungent, savory touch of sulfur.
Cardamom Spice Mill The complex flavor of cardamom affords a peppery, piney, floral aroma.
Cumin Spice Mill The rich and hearty flavor of cumin blooms across the palate, earthy and warm, with an edge of citrus.
Mustard seed Spice Mill The pungent and slightly bitter taste of mustard adds a nutty and peppery bite.
Nutmeg Spice Mill A nutty warmth reminiscent of clove and tobacco blooms across the palate, finishing with a subtle citrusy note.
Star anise Spice Mill The strong, distinct flavor of star anise is at once both sweet and bitter, with a biting edge of licorice.
Pumpkin pie spice Spice Mill The bold flavors of ginger and clove mellowed by the nuttiness of nutmeg and sweetness of cinnamon add a warm touch.
Lemon Cutting board
Cooking Grater
The Kraken's Catch
The fresh lemon adds an intense citrus flavor with very little bitterness.
Lime Cutting board The concentrated flavor of the lime yields a faint bitterness mixed with an acidic aftertaste.
Bay Leaf Stovetop Dehydrator The subtle herbal flavor of bay leaves adds a layer of depth to the background.
Carrot Cutting board Finely diced carrot adds a pop of color and a slightly sweet, earthy flavor.
Basil Cutting board
Stovetop Dehydrator
The strong, sharp taste of basil lends its peppery profile buoyed by a bright lemony undertone.
Chives Cutting board Finely diced chives add a fresh, herbal taste combining the bite of onion with a slightly garlicky note.
Celery Cutting board Finely diced celery adds a very mildly bitter taste and a texture that's both crisp and succulent.
Cilantro Cutting board
Stovetop Dehydrator
Fresh cilantro adds a pungent and peppery flavor with a hint of tangy citrus.
Coconut Flakes Stovetop Dehydrator Sweet and nutty coconut flakes add a chewy texture and a tropical twist.
Dill Cutting board
Stovetop Dehydrator
Fresh dill adds a grassy, herbal taste with undertones of anise and a slightly lemony finish.
Garlic Cutting board The pungent, spicy flavor of raw garlic provides a sharp, earthy taste with a hint of sweetness.
Garlic salt Cutting board The pungency of garlic and brininess of salt melds together.
Roasted Garlic Stovetop Dehydrator The sweet flavor of roasted garlic adds an almost caramel-like, gentle nuttiness to the dish.
Ginger Cooking Grater The slightly sweet taste of ginger adds a peppery punch and an invigorating aroma.
Lemongrass Cutting board The fresh taste of lemongrass provides a citrusy, floral note, adding a slightly sharp and tangy note.
Marjoram Cutting board
Stovetop Dehydrator
The subtle warmth and bitterness of marjoram adds a mild, earthy, and slightly sweet profile with hints of citrus and pine.
Onion Cutting board The pungent, strong flavor of onion adds a sharp note.
Oregano Cutting board
Stovetop Dehydrator
The bold, pungent flavor of oregano adds a slightly bitter earthy taste.
Parsley Cutting board
Stovetop Dehydrator
Bright and herbaceous, the clean and peppery taste of parsley adds a touch of earthiness.
Rosemary Cutting board
Stovetop Dehydrator
The earthy, woodsy flavor of rosemary lends subtle notes of pepper, lemon, and mint.
Raisin Stovetop Dehydrator Plump raisins add a sweet, fruity flavor, followed by a tart undertone.
Red pepper flakes Stovetop Dehydrator A sprinkling of red pepper flakes adds a slight heat but by a slightly earthy, fruity flavor.
Sage Cutting board
Stovetop Dehydrator
Strong and earthy, the pungent flavor of sage adds a peppery taste with hints of mint, eucalyptus, and lemon.
Shallot Cutting board Diced scallions provide a sharp, somewhat spicy, peppery flavor and a burst of bright green color.
Onion Cutting board The pungent, strong flavor of onion adds a sharp note.
Spearmint Cutting board The subtly sweet taste of mint results in a lingering cool sensation.
Tarragon Cutting board
Stovetop Dehydrator
Tarragon adds the pungent, bittersweet flavor of licorice, with a hint of mint and a fresh, spring taste.
Thyme Cutting board
Stovetop Dehydrator
The strong herbal notes of thyme adds a peppery, sweet flavor with woody undertones.
Vanilla bean Cutting board The sweet, floral flavor of vanilla adds hints of caramel and a slight bitterness.
Wintergreen Cutting board The subtly sweet taste of mint results in a lingering cool sensation.
Whipped cream Whisk Light and airy, a dollop of whipped cream adds a pleasant sweetness.
Roe The Kraken's Catch A thin topping of roe adds a silky and delicate touch, as well as a pop of salty flavor.
Maple syrup The Daily Grind The nutty taste of maple syrup adds a sweet, rich flavor with hints of caramel, toffee, vanilla, and butterscotch.
Saevika Root and Petal Smoky and well-rounded, the saevika adds a subtle mineral-like flavor followed by a faint hint of woodiness
Lavender pollen Root and Petal Akin to mint and rosemary, the fragrant lavender pollen adds a subtle floral earthiness intermingled with a sweet aftertaste.
Fennel pollen Root and Petal The fine fennel pollen infuses the food with a mild licorice-like flavor, adding a natural sweetness.
Garlic flowers Root and Petal The garlic flowers have been finely ground, imparting a subtle onion-garlic flavor.
Ground onion Root and Petal The ground onion flowers lend a mild, fresh onion flavor alongside subtle aromatics.
Rosemary powder Root and Petal Woody and sage-like, the powdered rosemary imparts a distinctive piney flavor.
Thyme pollen Root and Petal Earthy and lemon-esque, the thyme pollen adds a subtle sharp flavor intermingled with mint.
Vinegar Alcohol Still TBA / Varies based on additives
Jam Jammy Juicer TBA / Varies based on additives

See Also

Finishing Touch Information
Type Fluff
Item Classification Miscellaneous
Item(s) Applied to Food
Alterable
Light/Deep
Item Verbs
SPRINKLE