Perfect Pairings & Recipes forEgg Yolk

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Flavour Analysis

Egg yolk brings together definite unctuous richness, oleic acid, kombu dashi and butter, all at once. Intense aroma and mild creaminess overlap beneath the surface, and a poultry note gives the profile a broader sensory foundation.

Dominant Flavour Families

Carnal / Animalic
Maillard
Vegetal
Sharp
Earthy

Flavour profile of egg yolk

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Fatty

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Egg yolk

FattyCarnal

egg yolk6.8

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

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