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Flavour Analysis

Salt cod combines an insistent salty character with kombu dashi, rancio and sardine. A prosciutto note contributes fermented aroma, while a sea urchin note adds marine aroma, and copper and oyster notes give the profile further complexity.

Dominant Flavour Families

Carnal / Animalic
Maillard
Earthy
Vegetal
Herbal / Herbaceous

Flavour profile of salt cod

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Briny

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Salt cod

BrinyEarthy

salt cod9.0

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

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