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Both arôme and fumet refer to flavors or aromas associated with food, but they are used differently:
arôme (un arôme) can mean any aroma, scent, or flavor (e.g., vanilla aroma — arôme de vanille, fruit aromas — arômes de fruits). In cooking, it's often a synthetic or extract flavor.
fumet (un fumet) means a specific type of rich, reduced fish or veal stock/aroma used as a base for sauces, especially in French cuisine. It also refers to the strong aroma of something cooking (e.g., fish cooking — fumet de poisson).
Examples:
Un bon arôme de chocolat — a nice chocolate aroma/flavor.Préparer un fumet de poisson — prepare a fish stock.Related Topics: French Cooking Terms, Cooking Techniques, Food Flavors and Aromas