Perfect Pairings & Recipes forLiquid Smoke

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Flavour Analysis

Liquid smoke begins with a vivid impression of commanding smoky depths, before char, hickory and ash emerge underneath. An oak note brings distinct wood aroma, with a toast note setting distinct warm aroma alongside it, and tobacco and cedar notes give the profile a rounded, lingering character.

Dominant Flavour Families

Woody
Maillard
Carnal / Animalic
Sharp
Earthy

Flavour profile of liquid smoke

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Smoky

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Liquid smoke

SmokyMaillard

liquid smoke10.0

Rich, aromatic wood-smoke notes distinctive of deliberately smoked foods. Strong in liquid smoke.

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