Science
Primary Reaction
Oxidation of glucose to gluconic acid
Sensory Profile
Wine Analogy
Resembles a young Lambrusco with its bright acidity and red fruit notes
Coffee Analogy
Shares the acetic sharpness of a natural-processed Ethiopian coffee
Perfume Analogy
Evokes Comme des Garçons' Series 3: Sherbet with its juxtaposition of sour and sweet volatile compounds
Culinary Applications
Tibetan New Year SoupLhasa ValleyUsed as both fermenting agent and souring component in barley-based celebratory soups
Sichuan Pickle BrineChengduAccelerates lacto-fermentation of mustard greens when added at 5% concentration
Kyoto-style Umeboshi GlazeJapanReduced kombucha forms base for lacquering grilled ayu fish