Description
Dukkah is a dry spice blend that concentrates aromatic compounds from toasted nuts, seeds, and spices.
Technical
Toasting sesame seeds at ~180 °C volatilizes linalool and sesamin, while grinding at ≤25 °C preserves essential oils. The blend’s aroma matrix is built from terpenoids such as linalool and limonene and phenolics like ferulic acid, released upon contact with oil or moisture.
Science
Primary Reaction
Thermal volatilization of essential oils and Maillard-like reactions generating aroma compounds
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
nuttytoastedearthyaromaticslightly bitterwarmspicywoodyherbaceousroasted