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Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
Temperature
°C to °C range
Time
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Equipment
Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Resembles the smoked cherry notes of a Pinot Noir aged in Hungarian oak
Coffee Analogy
Similar aromatic complexity to a medium-roast Sumatran coffee with citrus undertones
Perfume Analogy
Evokes the smoky floralcy of Le Labo's Santal 33 fragrance
Civilization
Moche
Era
Pre-Columbian
Region
Coastal Peru
Spread Path
Traditional Peruvian cuisine
Key Compounds Produced
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