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Benzaldehyde serves as the primary structural anchor for this ingredient, driving its signature marzipan-aligned aroma profile. While its sweet and bitter axes remain low on the intensity scale, the volatile ethanol carrier ensures efficient dispersal. The result is a precise chemical equilibrium that balances fermented nuances against a restrained, non-savory taste vector.

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pineapple · strawberry
marzipan · vanilla
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