Perfect Pairings & Recipes forDuck Liver

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Flavour Analysis

Look beyond duck liver’s metallic character and a less obvious register appears: oleic acid, animal fat and game. A copper note introduces a sharp metallic character, while a butter note contributes rich creaminess, and sulphur and poultry notes give the profile depth, contrast and length.

Dominant Flavour Families

Carnal / Animalic
Maillard
Earthy
Vegetal
Sweet

Flavour profile of duck liver

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Irony

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Duck liver

IronyEarthy

duck liver8.6

Dry, intensely metallic mineral character, metallic taste akin to blood or raw red meat. Strong in duck liver.

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