Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
FishyCheesyAmmoniacalFermentedPungentEarthy
Taste
umamisaltsour
Texture
grittypaste-likeunctuous
Wine Analogy
Similar funk profile to aged orange wines with volatile acidity
Coffee Analogy
Like over-fermented natural process coffee beans
Perfume Analogy
Comparable to animalic musk notes in oud fragrances
Culinary Applications
Prahok KtissCambodiaForms umami base for pork and coconut milk curry
Nom Banh ChokKhmerFermented fish sauce component in rice noodle dish
Samlor MachuCambodian-ChineseProvides depth to sour tamarind soups
Dietary
Gluten-FreeHalalfish
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced
glutamic acidinosinic acidlactic acid