Why does fresh rosemary taste dry?
Why does fresh rosemary taste dry?
Why does fresh rosemary taste dry? I don't mean it tastes like dried rosemary, but i don't know how else to describe how it makes my tongue feel. Why is it like that?
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Because it contains tannins. Tannins produce that "dry mouth" feeling.
It's the same stuff you'll find in dry wines.
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It's the acids and related compounds. Basically, the various components are similar to those in dry wines, teas, and even weed. It's a mishmash of terpenes as well.
But they all have some degree of that astringent effect.
Tannic acid is a big one for that.
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Astringent is the word for that.
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I actually hate Rosemary. Takes like pine cleaner to me.
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Ah, see, that’s why I like it. It’s like Christmas in my mouth.
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Why? No clue..why does anything taste the way it does.
You're probably noticing the woody earthy flavors of it more then anything else. I suspect you use too much rosemary as well. It shouldn't even be the main flavor and should only amplify other flavors, not be the main flavor.
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