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Flavour Analysis

Butter begin with a vivid impression of commanding rich creaminess, before animal fat, milk and oleic acid emerge underneath. A brine note brings a salty character, with a kefir note setting creamy tanginess alongside it, and hay and caramel notes give the profile a rounded, lingering character.

Dominant Flavour Families

Maillard
Sharp
Vegetal
Sweet
Herbal / Herbaceous

Flavour profile of butter

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Beurreux

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Butter

BeurreuxCarnal

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Rich, creamy dairy aroma distinctive of fresh butter and baked pastries. Strong in butter.

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