Taste: bright acidity, toasted peppercorn, oaky, aged, floral
Aroma: fermented, beany, oaky
Umami Descriptors: beefy, meaty, rich, savory, charred, tangy, mouthwatering
Taste: bright acidity, toasted peppercorn, oaky, aged, floral
Aroma: fermented, beany, oaky
Umami Descriptors: beefy, meaty, rich, savory, charred, tangy, mouthwatering
Fruits | Herbs/ Spices | Proteins | Vegetables | Grains | Sweeteners | Fats | Nuts/Seeds | Alcohols |
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Pear | Mint | Beef | Sweet potato | Oats | Brown Sugar | Butter | Hazelnut | Rum |
Plum | Rosemary | Chicken, Dark Meat | Eggplant | Wheat | Honey | Heavy Cream | Pecan | Mescal |
Dates | Thyme | Lamb | Mirepoix | Rice | Sugar Cane | Sour Cream | Sunflower Seeds | Acidic White Wines |
Apple | Peppercorns | Game | Broccoli | Corn | Caramel | Monterey Jack | ||
Fig | Coriander | Duck | Brussel Sprouts | Dark Chocolate | Gorgonzola | |||
Cherry | Cumin | Bacon | Peas | Gruyere | ||||
Peach | Chili Peppers | Soy | Corn | Lard | ||||
Pineapple | Coffee | Vital Wheat Gluten | Tomato | Tallow | ||||
Citrus | Cocoa Powder | Garlic | Coconut | |||||
Mango | Cinnamon | Onions | ||||||
Coconut | Cilantro | Mushrooms | ||||||
Rhubarb | Tamarind | Legumes | ||||||
Canteloupe | Smoked Spices | |||||||
Concord grape | Clove | |||||||
Sundried tomato | Curry | |||||||
Nutmeg | ||||||||
Allspice |
Popular Pairings | Surprise Pairings | Chef’s Notes |
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Mushroom + garlic + onion | Mushroom + bacon + black beans | This is a bold, intense Shiitake extract that will undoubtably add taste and umami in ways you will not find anywhere else. This is a must have on any bench to fill maillard taste gaps that herbs and spices can't dream of reaching. |
Mushroom + bacon + hamburger | Mushroom + cocoa + cinnamon | |
Mushroom + chicken thigh + jack cheese | Mushroom + coffee + ancho chili |