Parameters
Temperature
°C to °C range
Equipment
Earthenware crocksCheeseclothBamboo straining baskets
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
pungentammonia-likecheesyvinegarysulfurous
Taste
umamisaltinesssourness
Texture
velvetyunctuouscoatingslightly viscous
Wine Analogy
Similar in funkiness to aged sherry or vin jaune
Coffee Analogy
Intensity comparable to dark roasted Sumatran coffee
Perfume Analogy
Animalic notes akin to civet in traditional perfumery
Culinary Applications
Bún RiêuNorthern VietnamProvides foundational umami depth to crab-based noodle soup
Samlor Machu TreyCambodiaForms the fermented backbone of this sour fish soup
Mắm KhoSouthern VietnamConcentrated reduction used as braising liquid for pork belly
Dietary
HalalKosher
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced
Glutamic acidInosinic acidGuanylic acidLactic acidHistamine