11.   The acidity and liquid from the seeds can ruin the smoky, slow-roasted flavor and firm texture of the eggplant.

12.   The filling is plump with Granny Smith apples, lending a firm texture and tart taste.

13.   This brown fettuccine, one of the more successful flavored pastas on the market, has a silken firm texture and a subtle smokiness.

14.   They do not lose their firm texture in long cooking and are wonderful in fish stews.

15.   Three thought they could eat it if they were on a nondairy diet, and one of them liked the firm texture and mild cheese flavor.

16.   Unripe peaches are not dripping with juice, but they do have a little peachy flavor and good firm texture.

17.   Emma was clearly delighted by their freshness and the firm texture of the noodles, but found the soup a tad too salty.