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Primary Reaction
Pyrolysis of lignin
Temperature
°C to °C range
Wine Analogy
Similar to the smoky notes in a Bandol red wine
Coffee Analogy
Reminiscent of the smoky undertones in a Sumatra dark roast
Perfume Analogy
Evokes the smoky, woody notes in Le Labo Santal 33
Key Compounds Produced
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Ceramic fermentation crock for sauerkraut, kimchi, lacto-fermentation
Smoking wood chips — hickory, apple, cherry, mesquite
Gentle heat mat — keep ferments at optimal temperature in cold weather
Approachable vegetable fermentation — sauerkraut, kimchi, hot sauce
Airlock lids for anaerobic fermentation
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Ceramic fermentation crock for sauerkraut, kimchi, lacto-fermentation
Smoking wood chips — hickory, apple, cherry, mesquite
Gentle heat mat — keep ferments at optimal temperature in cold weather
Approachable vegetable fermentation — sauerkraut, kimchi, hot sauce
Airlock lids for anaerobic fermentation
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