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Earthy, like potato skins or dug soil”
Certified water flavour standard used to train professional tasters to recognize and scale the intensity of earthy character. 2-Isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine is formed by Actinobacteria in lakes, reservoirs and water distribution systems. It is a potent off-flavour with a very low flavour threshold. The compound imparts an unpleasant mouldy, musty note, reminiscent of potato skins or dug soil.
Food grade | free from sensory impurities | extensively tested | safe to smell and taste.