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How many aromas can be detected in cocoa?

How many aromas can be detected in cocoa?

It may be surprising to you that an aroma as lovely as that of chocolate is actually made up of many different aromas which, detected individually, can be very unpleasant! Research presented at the American Chemical Society congress has mapped the composition of the essence of cocoa beans, discovering that it is generated by a surprising blend of scents. The olfactory mix that generates the perception of chocolate in our brain is given by a set of over 600 distinct smells, including cooked cabbage, french fries, cucumbers and human sweat! In reality, many of these aromas are present in very low concentrations and are...

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Dessert wine aromas

Dessert wine aromas

Sweet or passito wines are fragrant, intense and balanced and are very satisfying to drink! These so-called dessert or meditation wines can be obtained with a large number of grape varietals and different production techniques. They have characteristic aromas and balance a high sugar content with good acidity. They are typically called dessert wines because they have a high sugar content, intense aromas and an acidity that stands up to the sweetness and intense flavours of a dessert. They are also called meditation wines because their balance of sweetness and acidity makes them pleasant to drink even on their own without being paired with food, lled and tasted...

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All the Flavors of Chardonnay

All the Flavors of Chardonnay

Chardonnay: a grape name that has long been considered a true hallmark. It's the most widely cultivated white grape in the world, yet it finds its true home in Burgundy. It has the unique ability to consistently elevate itself and the complex soil it thrives on. It's a grape that can "read" the land and represent it in the glass. Its aromatic profile is broad and complex, with notes of peach, apple, and melon, lemon and grapefruit zest, lychee and pineapple, acacia and broom; butter and nut characteristics are equally representative of the variety, particularly in characteristic locations. However, it...

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All Tastings Also Depend on Your Nose

All Tastings Also Depend on Your Nose

All wine tastings revolve around, and perhaps even begin with, the sense of smell. Learning to distinguish various aromas is the first step into the world of wine appreciation. And when learning becomes enjoyable, sensory analysis turns into a game.   "…But don't you perceive the hint of tobacco? And that fragrance of blackcurrant? That unmistakable note of tomato leaf?" The dialogue between the wine "expert" and the "novice" who merely drinks wine can often be a monologue, with the poor newcomer forced into silence as they try to identify scents in the glass (and in their memory), that they...

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The Lychee Aroma in Wines.

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The Lychee Aroma in Wines.

Lychee is a tropical fruit that is often appreciated for its sweet flavor and juicy pulp. It is native to Asia, particularly the southern regions of China, but is now cultivated in many parts of the world, including countries like India, Brazil, Mexico, and Thailand. It is a round-shaped berry that grows in clusters on trees scientifically known as Litchi chinensis. The lychee's skin is red or dark pink in color and has a slightly rough texture. Once peeled, it reveals a white, translucent flesh that surrounds a shiny, brown seed at the center.  The flesh of the lychee is...

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