Perfect Pairings & Recipes forSmoked Herring

The perfect flavour pairings for smoked herring according to data science.

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Flavour Analysis

At first, smoked herring shows powerful smoky depths, and then brine, sardine and ash come into focus. A char note lends distinct aromatic bitterness, with an animal fat note adding unctuous richness, and game and oleic acid notes give the profile a nuanced, persistent finish.

Dominant Flavour Families

Carnal / Animalic
Woody
Maillard
Spice
Earthy

Flavour profile of smoked herring

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Smoked herring

SmokyMaillard

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Rich, aromatic wood-smoke notes distinctive of deliberately smoked foods. Strong in smoked herring.

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