diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/holder.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/holder.dm
index f683324105..9dd9efa3a2 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/holder.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/holder.dm
@@ -1112,7 +1112,7 @@
 				if(percent < minimum_percent)
 					continue
 				var/intensity_desc = "a hint of"
-				if(percent <= minimum_percent * 3 || percent == 100)
+				if(percent >= minimum_percent * 2 && percent <= minimum_percent * 3 || percent == 100)
 					intensity_desc = ""
 				else if(percent > minimum_percent * 3)  // CITCHANGE - food now tasty
 					intensity_desc = "the strong flavor of"