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Flavour Analysis

Guanciale unfolds in layers: powerful unctuous richness comes first, followed by pork, oleic acid and rancio. A black pepper note carries sharp aroma, while a prosciutto note brings fermented aroma into focus, and kombu dashi and toast notes give the profile several distinct sides.

Dominant Flavour Families

Carnal / Animalic
Maillard
Spice
Earthy
Herbal / Herbaceous

Flavour profile of guanciale

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Fatty

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Guanciale

FattyCarnal

guanciale9.2

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

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