Science
Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation
Sensory Profile
Wine Analogy
Similar to natural orange wine with its funky fermentation notes
Coffee Analogy
Reminiscent of lightly fermented Kenyan coffee with fruity acidity
Perfume Analogy
Echoes the tropical fruit and fermented notes in some Haitian vetiver fragrances
Origin & History
Civilization
Akan people
Era
Pre-colonial era
Region
West Africa
Spread Path
Traditional trade routes and cultural exchange
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced
Lactic acid