香料

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 香料 is read as こうりょう and is a noun for a substance added to food, cosmetics, or another product to provide aroma or flavor.
• Basic usage: Use 少量の香料を加える for an added amount and 使われている香料を確認する when checking a label.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Difference from 香辛料
  • 香辛料 means a spice contributing aroma or pungency; 香料 more broadly means an added flavoring or fragrance substance.
• Translation by context
  • Flavoring fits food, while a cosmetics or perfume context may call for fragrance or fragrance ingredient.