Science
Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
earthyfermented tangslightly floralumami-richvegetal freshness
Wine Analogy
Similar complexity to natural orange wines with their funky, fermented notes
Coffee Analogy
Shares the earthy depth of Sumatran wet-hulled coffee
Perfume Analogy
Resembles the vegetal-musk accords in Comme des Garçons Amazingreen
Culinary Applications
Nam Prik NoomNorthern ThailandProvides foundational fermented depth to the chili dip
Gaeng Hang LayBurmese-Thai borderContributes sour complexity to the pork curry
Miang KhamLanna KingdomUsed in the fermented leaf parcels for umami enhancement
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced
Lactic acidAcetic acidEthanolCarbon dioxideGluconic acid