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Jaques d'Alltrades writes:
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| I'm sure that I must have sampled sorrel at some point, however I must admit
| that I have no idea, off the top of my head, what it tastes like!
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| Sour.

Yes, but lemon juice sour, not unripe japonica sour. It doesn't
take the roof of your mouth off.

| What is its flavour? Nick mentioned earlier that it was good with "fat
| meat", so I assumed that it would have a sage like flavour, but (presumably)
| if it compliments fish as well it is a lot more 'delicate'.
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| No, no 'herby' flavour, just a very sharp taste.

I disagree, somewhat. A slight 'herby' flavour, but less than a
lemon. Comparable to lemon juice.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.