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Flavour Analysis

Beneath fava bean’s familiar starchy aroma lies a more intricate layering of pea, cut grass and butter. A spinach note introduces pondy leafiness, while a loam note contributes loamy earth, and kombu dashi and flaxseed notes give the profile depth, contrast and length.

Dominant Flavour Families

Vegetal
Earthy
Herbal / Herbaceous
Floral
Sweet

Flavour profile of fava bean

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Fava bean

FabianVegetal

fava bean6.8

Earthy, mildly starchy aroma characteristic of freshly cooked legumes. Strong in fava bean.

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