Science
Primary Reaction
Lipid oxidation
Sensory Profile
Texture
silkyslightly oilypowdery
Wine Analogy
Similar aromatic profile to Gewürztraminer with lychee and rose notes
Coffee Analogy
Reminiscent of Yemeni mocha with stone fruit undertones
Perfume Analogy
Evokes heliotrope and marzipan accords in oriental fragrances
Culinary Applications
Ka'ak bi MahlabLebanonEssential aromatic in sesame-studded street bread
MahlabliGreeceKey flavor in Christmas tsoureki sweet bread
Ma'amoulSyriaInfused into date-filled semolina cookies
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced
BenzaldehydeAmygdalinPrunasinBenzoic acidFatty acid oxidation products (e.g. hexanal, nonanal)