Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
fermented ricefruity estersfloral noteshoney-likemildly alcoholic
Wine Analogy
Similar aromatic complexity to a young Riesling with its floral and fruity esters
Coffee Analogy
Reminiscent of natural process coffee with fermented fruit notes
Perfume Analogy
Shares top notes with jasmine rice absolute and base notes of aged sake
Culinary Applications
Hsi Hsien GaoTaiwanFermentation creates the distinctive sweet-sour flavor base for this traditional cake
Jiuniang TangyuanFujian (China)Fermented rice provides both flavor and leavening for the glutinous rice balls
Hsi Hsien Braised PorkTaiwanFermented rice acts as both tenderizer and flavor enhancer in this classic dish