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Fermented Egg (Hundred-Year-Old Egg Variant)

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Sensory Profile

Aroma ()

sulfurousammoniacalearthyfunkymineral-like

Compounds: hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, methyl mercaptan, dimethyl sulfide, indole

Wine Analogy

Similar to aged sherry with oxidative nutty notes

Coffee Analogy

Like over-extracted espresso with sulfur notes

Perfume Analogy

Reminiscent of animalic musk bases in oud fragrances

Culinary Applications

Pídàn dòufuShanghaiPrimary flavor component in chilled tofu dish
Century egg congeeGuangdongTextural contrast in rice porridge
Yán sōng huā dànTaiwanDecorative element in pine flower preserved egg dishes

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