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Flavour Analysis

Amaranth’s first impression is clear pondy leafiness, but toast, oleic acid and chestnut soon reveal the profile beneath. A hazelnut note brings roasted nut aroma, with a loam note setting loamy earth alongside it, and chlorophyll and almond notes give the profile a rounded, lingering character.

Dominant Flavour Families

Earthy
Vegetal
Maillard
Herbal / Herbaceous
Floral

Flavour profile of amaranth

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Spinachy

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Amaranth

SpinachyVegetal

amaranth8.0

Soft green leafy aroma, slightly metallic, characteristic of fresh spinach leaves. Strong in amaranth.

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