Organic compounds that contribute to the plant’s distinct scents and flavors, often imparting fruity, citrusy, or herbal notes. Like terpenes and alcohols, aldehydes are a key part of the plant’s volatile organic compound (VOC) profile, influencing the aroma and potentially interacting with other compounds to affect the entourage effect.
🔊 al·duh·hydz
In the Wild — Example
The aldehydes in this variety are giving it that sharp top noite on the front of the smell.
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