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Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Similar to aged Rioja's tertiary aromas from clay-aged tempranillo
Coffee Analogy
Resembles the rounded mouthfeel of clay-processed Sumatra coffee
Perfume Analogy
Echoes the mineral base notes in terre d'Hermès fragrance
Key Compounds Produced
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