Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
smokycaramelizednuttymeatyroasted
Compounds: 2-methylpropanal, 2,3-butanedione, 2-furfurylthiol, 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline, methional
Wine Analogy
Like a well-aged Cabernet Sauvignon with smoky oak notes
Coffee Analogy
Similar to dark roast coffee with caramel undertones
Perfume Analogy
Reminiscent of leather and tobacco accords in masculine fragrances
Origin & History
Civilization
Ancient Greeks and Romans
Era
Classical Antiquity (5th - 4th centuries BCE)