aroma

You want a ham with presence: With a lacquered crust, a resonant aroma, and a glaze that turns it into something more than the sum of its parts.

Per the brand’s website, Lung Ching is “famous for its jade green color, earthy aroma, mellow taste and long flat leaf” along with its “distinct character” and “unique cooling effect.”

Cream cheese provides the base; vanilla adds warmth and aroma; salt sharpens the flavors; and sugar rounds out the tang.

The first thing I notice is the lack of a strong aroma.

They said the cakes were assessed on their "external appearance, internal structure, aroma and taste" by a team of baking experts.