Perfect Pairings & Recipes forSavory

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Flavour Analysis

Savory begins with a vivid impression of definite sharp aroma, before thymus, rosemary and sage emerge underneath. Beneath those first notes sit chlorophyll and balsam, and hop and basil notes give the profile a final layer of depth and contrast.

Dominant Flavour Families

Herbal / Herbaceous
Spice
Vegetal
Earthy
Woody

Flavour profile of savory

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Savory

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savory7.2

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

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