Overall score
88/100
Award issued
GOLD
Product brand
Ilonka Food
Product type
Beef Cheeks
Product flavor
Red Wine Jus
Our French sensory collective comments
This product is delightful and reheats effortlessly, making it an excellent choice for impressing friends and family. It's also suitable for catering and hospitality as a wholesale option.
Product description
Tender Sous Vide beef cheek slow cooked in a rosemary jus
Ilonka Food taste description
Rich, robust and beefy with a sticky sweet and salty red wine flavour
Our F.L.A.V.O.R results
Aroma and perfume
The wine presents a balsamic aroma with fruity notes and a hint of malt. The scent is dominated by berries, complemented by a subtle caramelized undertone.
94/100
Visual and aesthetics
The dish presents a deep amber color with a glossy, dense appearance. The meat is well-shaped and has the ideal texture, complemented by a sauce that boasts a rich hue of deep burgundy and brown.
90/100
Texture and mouthfeel
The beef cheek is cooked to perfection—gooey, soft, and tender. It offers a juicy texture that enhances the overall dining experience.
92/100
Taste and flavor
The slow-cooked meat in the vine jus is well-balanced, exhibiting a creamy, earthy richness with a hint of sourness. However, it could benefit from a touch more pepper to elevate the flavor. Additionally, reducing the use of umami enhancers would help prevent any unwelcome bitterness.
84/100
Aftertaste
The flavor profile is earthy and fatty, complemented by a pleasant sweetness. The aftertaste is enjoyable, transitioning smoothly into a more pronounced sweetness that enhances the overall experience.
82/100
Overall quality
The product is of good quality, but the use of MSG should be reconsidered.
87/100