Perfect Pairings & Recipes forUnsalted Butter

The perfect flavour pairings for unsalted butter according to data science.

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Flavour Analysis

Unsalted butter’s first impression is commanding rich creaminess, but milk and animal fat soon reveal the profile beneath. An oleic acid note adds smooth oiliness. A hay note contributes dried-grass aroma, and a sugar note gives the profile a finish that moves from the familiar to the unexpected.

Dominant Flavour Families

Vegetal
Carnal / Animalic
Herbal / Herbaceous
Maillard
Floral

Flavour profile of unsalted butter

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Beurreux

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Unsalted butter

BeurreuxCarnal

unsalted butter9.8

Rich, creamy dairy aroma distinctive of fresh butter and baked pastries. Strong in unsalted butter.

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