[He does know what savory means, in theory, though in practice it's a mystery. Gabriel actually looks thoughtful as he chews for a moment, intrigued by the flavor. Strange, one wouldn't think plain noodles would be all that interesting but-]

... So it isn't supposed to be... [He gestures a little, clearly at a loss for descriptors. What fits this right, what's the definition of-]

Tangy?

[... It's lemons. It's yellow because it's lemons, and he's going for another bite because lemons is good actually. When you have no basis for comparison you end up making some really weird texture to flavor associations. Lemons is good]

Have you tried the yellow ones? Perhaps you will change your mind if you do, it isn't that bad, actually.