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Flavour Analysis

Date’s flavour profile spans several dimensions: powerful sugary sweetness, caramel, honey and raisin. A molasses note brings robust sweetness, while a malt note adds toasted aroma, and fig and apricot notes give the profile a layered, lingering finish.

Dominant Flavour Families

Sweet
Maillard
Woody
Spice
Earthy

Flavour profile of date

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Sugary

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Pure, clean sweetness without depth or complexity, akin to table sugar or simple desserts. Strong in date.

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