Learn English – A synonym for “picky” with a positive connotation (food)

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We're very picky about the ingredients we use.

In that context, what's a synonym for "picky" with a positive connotation, that denotes that we care very much about the quality of the ingredients?

  • Selective lacks emotion.

  • Choicy is a bit over-the-top.

Drawing a blank here.

I saw the other question about "picky", but the context is not the same:
Adjective for exclusive/selective/picky with positive connotations

Best Answer

Discerning.

Having or showing good taste or judgment; discriminating.

Collins English Dictionary, as found at thefreedictionary.com


The following would work:

"We're discerning about the ingredients that we use."

However, as pointed out to me in the comments, the more common usage is:

"We're discerning in the ingredients that we use."