nosein taam

Meaning

• imparts taste
• gives flavor to another food

Alternate spellings

noten taam, nosen taam, nosein ta’am

Usage and context

A key concept in determining whether transferred or mixed taste affects the kosher status of food.

Example in Yeshivish

Is the ingredient nosein taam in the mixture?

Plain-English example

Does the ingredient impart a noticeable or halachically significant taste to the mixture?