Word of the day: Organoleptic This was a new one for us. It means acting on, or involving the use of, the sense organs. Simply put, the 'organoleptic' characteristics of an ingredient are a combination of its appearance, aroma, taste and texture. When steaming in the iCombi Pro, the organoleptic properties of your ingredients are enhanced while the colours and flavours are brighter and bolder. See for yourself bit.ly/4b4ub1R

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