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Flavour Analysis

Lamb combines emphatic sheepy meatiness with animal fat, game and musk. A char note supplies definite aromatic bitterness, while a cut grass note threads in fresh aroma, and iron and oleic acid notes give the profile its more complex finish.

Dominant Flavour Families

Carnal / Animalic
Maillard
Earthy
Vegetal
Spice

Flavour profile of lamb

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Sheepy

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Lamb

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lamb9.5

Savorily gamey with a grassy trait, characteristic of lamb or mutton. Strong in lamb.

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