Perfect Pairings & Recipes forPecorino

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Flavour Analysis

Pecorino combines a pronounced salty character with rancio, lamb and animal fat. An oleic acid note adds smooth oiliness. A parmesan note contributes pungent aroma, and hay and kombu dashi notes give the profile a finish that moves from the familiar to the unexpected.

Dominant Flavour Families

Carnal / Animalic
Maillard
Sharp
Earthy
Spice

Flavour profile of pecorino

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Briny

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Pecorino

BrinyEarthy

pecorino8.0

Clear, clean salty mineral-like character similar to brine or seawater. Strong in pecorino.

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