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Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
Temperature
150°C optimal
50°C to 200°C range
Temperature range for slow-cooking lamb
Time
4 hours
2 hours – 6 hours
Equipment
Aroma ()
Compounds: Guaiacol, Phenol, Vanillin
Taste
Texture
Wine Analogy
Syrah with smoked meat characteristics
Coffee Analogy
Dark roasted Sumatran with leather notes
Perfume Analogy
Leather oud base with smoky top notes
Key Compounds Produced
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