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Flavour Analysis

Squash opens with commanding sweet earthy aroma, then deepens into sugar, nutmeg and hazelnut. Starchy aroma and warm sweetness overlap beneath the surface, and butter and kombu dashi notes give the profile a broader sensory foundation.

Dominant Flavour Families

Vegetal
Maillard
Earthy
Sweet
Herbal / Herbaceous

Flavour profile of squash

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Squash

CucurbitalVegetal

squash8.8

Sweet earthy aroma typical of cooked squash, with mild starchiness. Strong in squash.

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