Perfect Pairings & Recipes forLemon Curd

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Flavour Analysis

Lemon curd opens with powerful zesty aroma, then deepens into sugar, butter and oleic acid. Mild creaminess and intense aroma overlap beneath the surface, and a caramel note gives the profile a broader sensory foundation.

Dominant Flavour Families

Sharp
Herbal / Herbaceous
Sweet
Floral
Carnal / Animalic

Flavour profile of lemon curd

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Citric

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Lemon curd

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

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