Meringue

Meringue is a delicate confection made primarily from whipped egg whites and sugar. Its texture is characteristically light, airy, and fluffy, often crisp on the outside with a slightly chewy interior. Meringue is commonly used as a dessert base, topping for pies, or shaped into cookies and baked until dry and crumbly.

In terms of scent profile, meringue offers a subtle yet distinctly sweet aroma, primarily derived from caramelized sugar. The freshness of egg whites adds a light, clean note, which is often described as almost neutral. Any additional fragrances depend on ingredients such as vanilla, almond extract, or citrus zest, which are occasionally incorporated to enhance the flavor. Vanilla, for example, adds a warm, comforting, and rich dimension to the meringue's scent, making it more complex and inviting. When baked, meringues also emit a gently toasted sweet fragrance, reminiscent of the gentle browning of sugar, adding depth to their overall delicate scent profile.