Science
Primary Reaction
Oxidation of polyphenols
Parameters
Temperature
°C to °C range
Sensory Profile
Wine Analogy
Similar to the tannin structure in aged Cabernet Sauvignon
Coffee Analogy
Comparable to the aromatic complexity of a lightly roasted Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
Perfume Analogy
Resembles the layered floral notes in Chanel No. 5
Origin & History
Civilization
Taino people
Era
Pre-Columbian
Region
Greater Antilles
Spread Path
Trade and migration routes in the Caribbean
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced
TheaflavinsQuercetin-3-glucosideCatechin-quinoneEllagic acid3,7-Dimethylxanthine