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Flavour Analysis

Old Bay seasoning begins with a vivid impression of crisp vegetal notes, before lemon, onion and black pepper emerge underneath. A brine note lends a salty character, with a clove note adding pungent spice, and toast and bay leaf notes give the profile a nuanced, persistent finish.

Dominant Flavour Families

Spice
Herbal / Herbaceous
Vegetal
Maillard
Earthy

Flavour profile of old bay seasoning

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Celery-like

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Old Bay seasoning

Celery-likeVegetal

old bay seasoning6.5

Fresh, crisp green vegetal aroma typical of celery stalks. Strong in old bay seasoning.

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