Perfect Pairings & Recipes forWinter Squash

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Flavour Analysis

Winter squash’s first impression is commanding sweet earthy aroma, but chestnut, sugar and caramel soon reveal the profile beneath. Beneath those first notes sit honey and butter, and toast and corn notes give the profile a final layer of depth and contrast.

Dominant Flavour Families

Sweet
Maillard
Earthy
Vegetal
Woody

Flavour profile of winter squash

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Winter squash

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

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