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Flavour Analysis

King prawn’s first impression is a clear salty character, but kombu dashi, sugar and char soon reveal the profile beneath. A caramel note adds warm sweetness. A seaweed note contributes marine aroma, and toast and poultry notes give the profile a finish that moves from the familiar to the unexpected.

Dominant Flavour Families

Maillard
Carnal / Animalic
Sharp
Vegetal
Sweet

Flavour profile of king prawn

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Briny

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King prawn

BrinyEarthy

king prawn6.8

Clear, clean salty mineral-like character similar to brine or seawater. Strong in king prawn.

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