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Flavour Analysis

Tinned tuna unfolds in layers: a clear salty character comes first, followed by iron, kombu dashi and oleic acid. Nutty aroma and pungent fishiness overlap beneath the surface, and copper and seaweed notes give the profile a broader sensory foundation.

Dominant Flavour Families

Carnal / Animalic
Maillard
Sharp
Vegetal
Earthy

Flavour profile of tinned tuna

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Briny

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Tinned tuna

BrinyEarthy

tinned tuna6.8

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

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