How do seasoning and flavoring interact in building a dish’s final taste?

• A. Seasoning adjusts basic tastes (salt, pepper) and balances; flavoring adds aromatic elements (herbs, spices, acids) to create depth.
• B. Seasoning is the same as flavoring; both add salt.
• C. Seasoning is only salt; flavoring is only sugar.
• D. Seasoning always makes dishes hotter; flavoring cools them.

Answer: (A)