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Flavour Analysis

At first, pepper shows powerful sharp aroma, and then cut grass, pine and squash come into focus. A spinach note carries pondy leafiness, while a toast note brings warm aroma into focus, and tobacco and hop notes give the profile several distinct sides.

Dominant Flavour Families

Spice
Woody
Earthy
Herbal / Herbaceous
Floral

Flavour profile of pepper

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Piperine

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Pepper

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Pungently sharp, earthy-spicy warmth characteristic of freshly milled black pepper. Strong in pepper.

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