Perfect Pairings & Recipes forLemon Balm

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Flavour Analysis

Look beyond lemon balm’s zesty aroma and a less obvious register appears: chamomile, bergamot and cut grass. A mint note carries a cooling sensation, while a lavender note brings piney floralness into focus, and cucumber and honey notes give the profile several distinct sides.

Dominant Flavour Families

Herbal / Herbaceous
Vegetal
Floral
Sweet
Earthy

Flavour profile of lemon balm

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Citric

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Lemon balm

CitricAcidic

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Zesty, citrusy, sharply acidic aroma typical of fresh lemons and lemon zest. Strong in lemon balm.

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