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Flavour Analysis

Lamb shoulder opens with powerful sheepy meatiness, then deepens into animal fat, game and iron. A musk note contributes animalic richness, while a cut grass note adds fresh aroma, and hay and kombu dashi notes give the profile further complexity.

Dominant Flavour Families

Carnal / Animalic
Maillard
Earthy
Herbal / Herbaceous
Spice

Flavour profile of lamb shoulder

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Sheepy

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Lamb shoulder

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

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