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Flavour Analysis

Chilli powder brings together emphatic fiery sensation, loam, toast and char, all at once. A tobacco note carries earthy aroma, while an onion note brings pungent aroma into focus, and smoke and caramel notes give the profile several distinct sides.

Dominant Flavour Families

Spice
Earthy
Maillard
Woody
Vegetal

Flavour profile of chilli powder

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Spicy heat

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Chilli powder

Spicy heatSpice

chilli powder9.0

Induces a burning, fiery sensation typical of chillies and hot peppers. Strong in chilli powder.

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