Imagine very good quality, layered and complex cognac infused with a heavy dose of smoky, oily orange flavor and you have Quintessence.

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Citrus is what it is all about, because Quintessence is distinctly, aggressive orange, smoky and almost burnt orange, whose smell is readily apparent on the nose and whose flavor is obvious on the tongue.

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You can sometimes find scallops with their bright orange roe pouch still attached, and this part can be used to add color and flavor to a sauce for the scallops.

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The squat, orange Fuyu, meanwhile, has silky flesh that resembles a mango's, though its flavor is less acidic.

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