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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Dukkah is a dry spice blend that concentrates aromatic compounds from toasted nuts, seeds, and spices.
Origin: Ancient Egyptians (Ancient to modern) — Egypt and Middle East
See full technique reference →Toasting sesame seeds at ~180 °C volatilizes linalool and sesamin, while grinding at ≤25 °C preserves essential oils. The blend’s aroma matrix is built from terpenoids such as linalool and limonene and phenolics like ferulic acid, released upon contact with oil or moisture.
Primary Reaction
Thermal volatilization of essential oils and Maillard-like reactions generating aroma compounds
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Key Variables