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Flavour Analysis

Beneath belgian endive’s familiar medicinal bitterness lies a more intricate layering of gentian root, cut grass and chlorophyll. A loam note introduces loamy earth, while a sour apple note contributes crisp tartness, and celery and cucumber notes give the profile depth, contrast and length.

Dominant Flavour Families

Vegetal
Sharp
Earthy
Maillard
Herbal / Herbaceous

Flavour profile of belgian endive

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Belgian endive

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belgian endive6.8

Sharp, slightly medicinal bitter characteristic, similar to tonic water. Strong in belgian endive.

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