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Flavour Analysis

Chicken drumstick’s first impression is commanding delicate meatiness, but animal fat, oleic acid and kombu dashi soon reveal the profile beneath. A char note carries aromatic bitterness, while a toast note brings warm aroma into focus, and iron and caramel notes give the profile several distinct sides.

Dominant Flavour Families

Maillard
Carnal / Animalic
Earthy
Sweet
Spice

Flavour profile of chicken drumstick

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Gallinaceous

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Chicken drumstick

GallinaceousCarnal

chicken drumstick9.0

Mild savoriness, evocative of well-prepared poultry. Strong in chicken drumstick.

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