Perfect Pairings & Recipes forSoft Herbs

Top flavour pairings for soft herbs, revealed by data science.

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Flavour Analysis

Look beyond soft herbs’ fresh aroma and a less obvious register appears: hay, chlorophyll and basil. A spinach note introduces pondy leafiness, while a lemon note contributes zesty aroma, and celery and tomato notes give the profile depth, contrast and length.

Dominant Flavour Families

Herbal / Herbaceous
Vegetal
Floral
Earthy
Sweet

Flavour profile of soft herbs

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Grassy

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Soft herbs

GrassyVegetal

soft herbs7.8

Fresh aroma reminiscent of freshly cut grass, chlorophyll-like intensity. Strong in soft herbs.

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