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Flavour Analysis

Black sesame paste begins with a vivid impression of insistent roasted aroma, before toast, oleic acid and ash emerge underneath. A smoke note contributes smoky depths, while a char note adds aromatic bitterness, and walnut and hazelnut notes give the profile further complexity.

Dominant Flavour Families

Maillard
Earthy
Woody
Vegetal
Sweet

Flavour profile of black sesame paste

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Sesamic

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Black sesame paste

SesamicWoody

black sesame paste9.0

Nutty, roasted aroma, commonly found in toasted sesame seeds or sesame oil. Strong in black sesame paste.

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