About
Nectar is a viscous, sugar-rich liquid produced by plants in glands called nectaries, either within the flowers with which it attracts pollinating animals, or by extrafloral nectaries, which provide a nutrient source to animal mutualists, which in turn provide herbivore protection. Common nectar-consuming pollinators include mosquitoes, hoverflies, wasps, bees, butterflies and moths, hummingbirds, honeyeaters and bats. Nectar is an economically important substance as it is the sugar source for honey.
Aroma profile
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Taste profile
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Flavor compounds
1 compound identified — cross-referenced scientific databases
Highlighted compounds are flavor-active · click to view molecular profile
Best pairings
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Commonly combined
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Research Evidence
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