Perfect Pairings & Recipes forKabocha Squash

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Flavour Analysis

Look beyond kabocha squash’s sweet earthy aroma and a less obvious register appears: chestnut, sugar and caramel. A hazelnut note lends roasted nut aroma, with a butter note adding rich creaminess, and toast and walnut notes give the profile a nuanced, persistent finish.

Dominant Flavour Families

Maillard
Sweet
Vegetal
Earthy
Woody

Flavour profile of kabocha squash

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Kabocha squash

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kabocha squash8.7

Sweet earthy aroma typical of cooked squash, with mild starchiness. Strong in kabocha squash.

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