About
Cymbopogon citratus, commonly known as West Indian lemon grass or simply lemon grass, is a tropical plant native to South Asia and Maritime Southeast Asia and introduced to many tropical regions.
Aroma profile
Derived from flavor compounds · verified measured labels + AI-predicted descriptors
lemon×4
sweet×3
minty×3
fragrant×3
vegetables×3
odor_active×3
sharp×2
grassy×2
Taste profile
Derived from this ingredient's compounds · measured taste classes (FART / ChemTastes)
sweetbitter
Flavor compounds
Molecular affinity
Pairs well with — ingredients that share aroma compounds