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Flavour Analysis

Periwinkle’s first impression is a distinct salty character, but oyster, seaweed and iron soon reveal the profile beneath. A copper note supplies a sharp metallic character, while a kombu dashi note threads in savoury richness, and sardine and violet notes give the profile its more complex finish.

Dominant Flavour Families

Carnal / Animalic
Vegetal
Earthy
Maillard
Herbal / Herbaceous

Flavour profile of periwinkle

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Briny

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Periwinkle

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

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