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Primary Reaction
Crystallization of Cocoa Butter
Temperature
°C to °C range
Time
–
Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Like aging fine Bordeaux to develop tertiary aromas
Coffee Analogy
Similar to slow cold brew extraction for balanced flavor
Perfume Analogy
Comparable to base note development in amber fragrances
Civilization
Olmec
Era
Pre-Columbian
Region
Mesoamerica
Spread Path
Trade routes through the Americas
Key Compounds Produced
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