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Flavour Analysis

Pastry dough unfolds in layers: distinct rich creaminess comes first, followed by wheat, toast and animal fat. Roasted nut aroma and smooth oiliness overlap beneath the surface, and yeast and caramel notes give the profile a broader sensory foundation.

Dominant Flavour Families

Maillard
Vegetal
Sweet
Earthy
Carnal / Animalic

Flavour profile of pastry dough

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Buttery

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Pastry dough

ButteryCarnal

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Rich, creamy dairy aroma distinctive of fresh butter and baked pastries. Strong in pastry dough.

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