About
Balsam of Peru or Peru balsam, also known and marketed by many other names, is a balsam derived from a tree known as Myroxylon balsamum var. pereirae; it is found in Central and South America.
Aroma profile
Derived from this ingredient’s flavor compounds
balsamic×5
cherry×4
powdery×3
floral×3
dryfruit×3
almond×3
spicy×2
pineapple×2
Taste profile
Derived from this ingredient's compounds · measured taste classes
sour
Composition
6 compounds identified — cross-referenced scientific databases
Highlighted compounds are flavor-active · "~pred" marks predicted edges · click to view molecular profile
Research Evidence
Multi-source verifiedVerification: Independently verified
The Geist can be wrong. Some flavor, taste, and pairing values are model-predicted, not lab-measured.