Science
Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
earthybutteryvinegarycorn-likemusty
Compounds: butyric acid, acetic acid, lactic acid, ethanol, diacetyl, 2,3-butanedione
Wine Analogy
Similar to natural orange wine fermentation with earthy undertones
Coffee Analogy
Reminiscent of wet-processed Ethiopian coffees with fermented fruit notes
Perfume Analogy
Earthy base notes like vetiver with a sour top note
Culinary Applications
Kānga PirauNew Zealand (Māori)Primary fermentation method creating the characteristic sour corn porridge