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Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
Temperature
30°C optimal
20°C to 40°C range
Temperature range for optimal drying
Time
12 hours
2 hours – 24 hours
Equipment
Aroma ()
Compounds: Lactic acid, Acetic acid, Ethyl acetate
Taste
Texture
Wine Analogy
Similar to the lactic character of aged Chardonnay
Coffee Analogy
Resembles the buttery notes of a wet-processed Ethiopian coffee
Perfume Analogy
Evokes the fermented dairy aspect of Musc by Alyssa Ashley
Civilization
Bedouin
Era
Ancient
Region
Middle East
Spread Path
Trade routes across the Arabian Peninsula
Key Compounds Produced
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