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Flavour Analysis

Look beyond basil’s aromatic herbalness and a less obvious register appears: cut grass, lemon and camphor. An eucalyptus note carries medicinal aroma, while a fennel note brings sweet aroma into focus, and mint and clove notes give the profile several distinct sides.

Dominant Flavour Families

Herbal / Herbaceous
Vegetal
Floral
Sweet
Spice

Flavour profile of basil

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Basilicum

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Basil

BasilicumHerbal

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Aromatic, sweet-spicy herbal aroma typical of fresh basil. Strong in basil.

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