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Flavour Analysis

Mussel combines clear marine aroma with brine, oyster and kombu dashi. Pungent fishiness and a metallic character overlap beneath the surface, and copper and sugar notes give the profile a broader sensory foundation.

Dominant Flavour Families

Carnal / Animalic
Maillard
Vegetal
Earthy
Sharp

Flavour profile of mussel

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Mussel

AlgalVegetal

mussel7.8

Salty, marine, iodine aroma typical of seaweed. Strong in mussel.

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