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Flavour Analysis

Chorizo’s flavour profile spans several dimensions: pronounced unctuous richness, chilli, pork and smoke. A rancio note brings definite nutty aroma, while a garlic note adds clear pungent aroma, and char and oleic acid notes give the profile a layered, lingering finish.

Dominant Flavour Families

Spice
Carnal / Animalic
Maillard
Earthy
Vegetal

Flavour profile of chorizo

150 dimensions grouped into 10 flavour families. Bar length shows relative prominence. Scale 0–10.

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Chorizo

FattyCarnal

chorizo8.2

Rich, smooth, mouth-coating oily aroma primarily seen in pure fats. Strong in chorizo.

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