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Flavour Analysis

Wood sorrel begins with a vivid impression of emphatic zesty aroma, before sour apple, gooseberry and cut grass emerge underneath. Beneath those first notes sit grapefruit and chlorophyll, and celery and cucumber notes give the profile a final layer of depth and contrast.

Dominant Flavour Families

Sharp
Herbal / Herbaceous
Vegetal
Floral
Earthy

Flavour profile of wood sorrel

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Citric

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Wood sorrel

CitricAcidic

wood sorrel8.7

Zesty, citrusy, sharply acidic aroma typical of fresh lemons and lemon zest. Strong in wood sorrel.

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