Description
Traditional Caribbean soup made with meat, vegetables, and spices, including Scotch bonnet peppers.
Technical
The soup's flavor and heat come from the combination of ingredients, including the acidity of Scotch bonnet peppers which breaks down proteins in the meat. The capsaicin in the peppers binds to pain receptors in the tongue, giving the sensation of heat.
Science
Primary Reaction
Protein denaturation
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
spicymeatyaromaticearthyherbaceoussmoky
Wine Analogy
Full-bodied Zinfandel with peppery notes
Coffee Analogy
Dark roast with earthy undertones
Perfume Analogy
Spicy oriental fragrance with warm base notes