Sensory Profile
Wine Analogy
Similar to the concentrated umami of aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
Coffee Analogy
Like the deep, roasted notes of a dark Sumatran coffee
Perfume Analogy
Resembles the leathery base notes in Tuscan Leather by Tom Ford
Culinary Applications
Baião de DoisNortheast BrazilProvides concentrated umami depth to the rice-and-bean dish
Carne Seca com AbóboraBahia, BrazilThe dried beef rehydrates in the stew, infusing the pumpkin with savory flavor
Escondidinho de Carne SecaBrazilian NortheastShredded carne seca forms the savory layer in this cassava mash casserole