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Flavour Analysis

Beneath kelp’s familiar marine aroma lies a more intricate layering of kombu dashi, brine and oyster. A moss note contributes green earthiness, while a parmesan note adds pungent aroma, and iron and sardine notes give the profile further complexity.

Dominant Flavour Families

Vegetal
Carnal / Animalic
Herbal / Herbaceous
Earthy
Woody

Flavour profile of kelp

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Kelp

AlgalVegetal

kelp9.5

Salty, marine, iodine aroma typical of seaweed. Strong in kelp.

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To identify the flavour notes that frequently appear together, we analysed the ingredient combinations in more than 30,000 recipes. By breaking each ingredient into its underlying flavour notes, we can see which notes tend to appear together across successful combinations, revealing the associations that make certain pairings naturally harmonious.

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