Perfect Pairings & Recipes forBeef Shoulder

The perfect flavour pairings for beef shoulder according to data science.

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Flavour Analysis

Look beyond beef shoulder’s beefy meatiness and a less obvious register appears: animal fat, iron and oleic acid. A char note carries aromatic bitterness, while a kombu dashi note brings savoury richness into focus, and caramel and toast notes give the profile several distinct sides.

Dominant Flavour Families

Maillard
Carnal / Animalic
Earthy
Spice
Herbal / Herbaceous

Flavour profile of beef shoulder

150 dimensions grouped into 10 flavour families. Bar length shows relative prominence. Scale 0–10.

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Beef shoulder

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beef shoulder8.7

Rich, savory beef aroma. Strong in beef shoulder.

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