Tahoon® Tops, Nutty, savoury earthy notes, umami

Category: Tops

Tahoon® Tops offer a distinctive flavour profile characterised by a pronounced nutty flavour reminiscent of roasted hazelnuts.

Origin: Asia
Taste / Aroma: Nutty, savoury earthy notes, umami
Season(s): Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Asparagus, BBQ, Christmas, Game, Mushroom, Pumpkin, Truffle
Storage: Cold, 2-7 °C

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Taste

Tahoon® Tops combines nutty, savoury and earthy notes, creating a balanced and intriguing flavour that is sure to captivate discerning taste buds. A true specialties variant of the Tahoon® Cress. Enriched with subtle hints of mushrooms, fried onions and savoury nuts, these tops offer a rich and satisfying taste experience. The texture is delicious, with a crunchy top providing a pleasant contrast. The addition of mushrooms, onions and earthy undertones adds to the unique and explosive forest flavour, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavours.

Taste Friends

Tahoon® Tops pairs well with game, cheeses or in combination with nuts. When it’s not game season, combined with tapenade, oil and sauces, Tahoon® Tops is highly recommended. The flavour is best transferred when the tops are heated.

Origin

Tahoon® Tops is a product found on the northern side of the Himalayas. In early spring, people collect the freshly germinating seedlings from under the trees, which is our Tahoon Cress. The young shoots are then used in dishes. Local literature describes it as a stimulant for the stomach. In spring, these tall trees produce shoots and fresh delicate leaves, which are eaten as a festive delicacy.

Availability

Tahoon® Tops is available all year round and can be stored for up to seven days stored between 2° and 7°C. Produced in socially responsible cultivation, Tahoon® Tops meets hygiene standards in the kitchen. You can use this product immediately, as it is grown cleanly and hygienically.

Specifications

Taste: Sweet, Salty, Sour, Bitter, Umami
Cultures: Alpine, Argentinian, Asian, Australian, Balkan, Chilean, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Indian, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Nordic, North American, Oriental, Peruvian, Spanish, Thai
Usage: Baking, Blanching, Blending, Blitzing / Mashing, Breading, Canning, Chopping, Cold infusion, Confiture, Covering, Decoration, Deep frying, Drying, Emulsify, Extracting, Fermenting, Garnish, Gratinate, Grilling, Liquify, Macerate, Marinating, Oil, Pasta / Dough, Roasting, Smoke, Steaming, Stir frying
Colors: Green
Dishes: Cheese, Cocktail, Coffee, Dessert, Fish, Game, Grill, Infusion, Lunch, Main course, Meat, Pasta, Poultry, Salad, Sandwich, Soup, Sushi, Vegetarian, Vegetables, Vegan
Taste Friends: Gin, Vodka, Mozzarella, Cheese (others), Chocolate, Coffee, Cod, Fish (saltwater), Apple, Apricot, Banana, Corn, Eggplant, Figs, Mango, Olives, Peach, Pineapple, Pumpkin, Deer, Game (other), Beef, Dried ham, Offals, Veal, Meat, Porcini mushrooms, Shiitake mushroom, Mushrooms (others), Almonds, Hazelnut, Pistachio, Walnut, Nuts, Chicken, Poultry (other), Squid, Black pepper, Cumin, Artichokes, Asparagus, Avocado, Carrot, Cauliflower, Onion, Potato, Butternut squash, Sweet potato, Couscous, Egg, Pumpkin seeds, Rice, Soy sauce, Tofu
Latin Name: Toona
Synonyms: Toona, Chinese Mahogany