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Flavour Analysis

Black treacle unfolds in layers: insistent robust sweetness comes first, followed by sugar, toast and caramel. Beneath those first notes sit char and coffee, and tobacco and leather notes give the profile a final layer of depth and contrast.

Dominant Flavour Families

Earthy
Maillard
Spice
Sweet
Vegetal

Flavour profile of black treacle

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Molasses

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Black treacle

MolassesSweet

black treacle9.6

Dark, robust sweetness, bittersweet caramel notes and distinct liquorice-like character. Strong in black treacle.

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