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Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation
Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Similar complexity to aged Riesling with petrol notes
Coffee Analogy
Resembles a light-roasted Ethiopian Yirgacheffe with floral undertones
Perfume Analogy
Evokes the woody-floral balance of Tom Ford's Santal Blush
Key Compounds Produced
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Salty-sour brine from umeboshi production — dressings, rice, pickles
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Real fermented mirin — sweet rice wine for glazes and teriyaki
Pure soybean miso aged 2+ years — intensely savory and complex
Pre-inoculated dried koji rice — make shio koji, amazake, miso
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Salty-sour brine from umeboshi production — dressings, rice, pickles
Japanese technique fundamentals from an Iron Chef
Real fermented mirin — sweet rice wine for glazes and teriyaki
Pure soybean miso aged 2+ years — intensely savory and complex
Pre-inoculated dried koji rice — make shio koji, amazake, miso
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