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Flavour Analysis

Look beyond basmati rice’s starchy aroma and a less obvious register appears: hay, almond and corn. A toast note supplies warm aroma, while a sugar note threads in sugary sweetness, and jasmine and cut grass notes give the profile its more complex finish.

Dominant Flavour Families

Floral
Sweet
Maillard
Vegetal
Earthy

Flavour profile of basmati rice

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Basmati rice

OryzanMaillard

basmati rice8.7

Delicate starchy aroma with mild sweetness, grainy aromatic notes of cooked rice. Strong in basmati rice.

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