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Flavour Analysis

Ancho chilli powder brings together clear earthy aroma, toast, plum and cocoa, all at once. A chilli note carries a fiery sensation, while a raisin note brings dried-fruit sweetness into focus, and caramel and cherry notes give the profile several distinct sides.

Dominant Flavour Families

Earthy
Spice
Maillard
Woody
Vegetal

Flavour profile of ancho chilli powder

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Tobacco

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Ancho chilli powder

TobaccoHerbal

ancho chilli powder6.8

Earthy-sweet aroma, leafy, slightly smoky and woody as in dried tobacco leaves. Strong in ancho chilli powder.

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