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Flavour Analysis

Beneath king crab’s familiar sugary sweetness lies a more intricate layering of brine and kombu dashi. A sea urchin note brings marine aroma, while a copper note adds a sharp metallic character, and an oyster note gives the profile a layered, lingering finish.

Dominant Flavour Families

Carnal / Animalic
Sweet
Sharp
Vegetal
Maillard

Flavour profile of king crab

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Sugary

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King crab

SugarySweet

king crab6.5

Pure, clean sweetness without depth or complexity, akin to table sugar or simple desserts. Strong in king crab.

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