Sensory Profile
Wine Analogy
Similar smokiness to a Cahors Malbec aged in toasted oak
Coffee Analogy
Resembles the deep, ashy notes of Sumatra Mandheling dark roast
Perfume Analogy
Evokes Comme des Garçons' 'Blackpepper' with its peppery-woody base
Culinary Applications
Milcao de chicharronesChiloé, ChileAsh baking transforms pork cracklings into crispy inclusions while infusing smoke
Curanto milcaoChilote pit cooking traditionSteam-and-ash dual cooking creates a layered texture in this ceremonial dish
Milcao dulceAncud, ChiloéAsh baking caramelizes added apple or quince fillings without burning