About
Gentiana is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the gentian family (Gentianaceae), the tribe Gentianeae, and the monophyletic subtribe Gentianinae. With over 300 species, it is considered a large genus. Gentians are notable for their mostly large trumpet-shaped flowers, which are often of an intense blue hue, though some are also bright yellow. The type species of the genus is Gentiana lutea.
Aroma profile
Derived from this ingredient’s flavor compounds
grassy×4
phenolic×3
medicinal×3
waxy×3
balsamic×3
fresh×3
citrus×3
floral×3
Taste profile
Derived from this ingredient's compounds · measured taste classes
bittersoursweet
Composition
39 compounds predicted — inferred from related foods, not directly measured
predicted composition — no direct measurement on record for this foodResearch Evidence
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