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Flavour Analysis

At first, asparagus shows powerful green vegetal notes, and then cut grass, sulphur and spinach come into focus. Beneath those first notes sit kombu dashi and chlorophyll, and sugar and cucumber notes give the profile a final layer of depth and contrast.

Dominant Flavour Families

Vegetal
Herbal / Herbaceous
Maillard
Earthy
Sharp

Flavour profile of asparagus

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Distinct green vegetal aroma with grassy or sulfurous undertones. Strong in asparagus.

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