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Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
Temperature
60°C optimal
50°C to 70°C range
Temperature range for drying
Time
3 hours
2 hours – 4 hours
Equipment
Aroma ()
Compounds: Limonene, Linalool, Eugenol
Taste
Texture
Wine Analogy
Similar aromatic evolution to aged Carménère - starts vegetal, develops smoky notes
Coffee Analogy
Like Ethiopian Yirgacheffe's bergamot brightness meets Sumatra's earthy depth
Perfume Analogy
Parallels to Comme des Garçons' 'Black Pepper' fragrance with its spicy-woody accord
Civilization
Mapuche
Era
Pre-Columbian
Region
Chile
Spread Path
Traditional trade routes and cultural exchange
Key Compounds Produced
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