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Flavour Analysis

Ham’s flavour profile spans several dimensions: commanding porky meatiness, animal fat, brine and smoke. Beneath those first notes sit rancio and sugar, and prosciutto and hickory notes give the profile a final layer of depth and contrast.

Dominant Flavour Families

Carnal / Animalic
Maillard
Spice
Earthy
Herbal / Herbaceous

Flavour profile of ham

150 dimensions grouped into 10 flavour families. Bar length shows relative prominence. Scale 0–10.

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ham8.8

Rich, meat-savory notes typical of pork. Strong in ham.

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