Science
Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation
Sensory Profile
Wine Analogy
Resembles natural orange wine with its funky, lactic acidity
Coffee Analogy
Echoes the earthy fermentation notes of wet-hulled Sumatran coffee
Perfume Analogy
Recalls Le Labo's Santal 33 with its leathery, sour wood undertones
Culinary Applications
Tibs WatEthiopiaInjera's porous texture absorbs spicy berbere sauce while providing structural base
ShiroEritreaSourdough acidity cuts through the richness of chickpea flour stew
Ga'atSomaliaFermented teff creates stretchy texture for this porridge-like dish