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Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation
Temperature
°C to °C range
Time
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Wine Analogy
Similar to aged Sardinian bottarga in intensity
Coffee Analogy
Like over-extracted dark roast with fishy undertones
Perfume Analogy
Comparable to animalic musk bases in oud fragrances
Key Compounds Produced
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