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Flavour Analysis

Beneath wild asparagus’ familiar green vegetal notes lies a more intricate layering of cut grass, loam and gentian root. A sulphur note brings intense aroma, with a celery note setting crisp vegetal notes alongside it, and hay and spinach notes give the profile a rounded, lingering character.

Dominant Flavour Families

Vegetal
Herbal / Herbaceous
Earthy
Floral
Woody

Flavour profile of wild asparagus

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Wild asparagus

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Distinct green vegetal aroma with grassy or sulfurous undertones. Strong in wild asparagus.

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