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Primary Reaction
Mechanical breakdown of starches and lipids
Temperature
25°C optimal
20°C to 30°C range
Room temperature is ideal for stone grinding with granite
Time
20 minutes
10 minutes – 30 minutes
Equipment
Aroma ()
Compounds: Vanillin, Limonene, Linalool
Taste
Texture
Wine Analogy
Like tannin extraction in red wine fermentation
Coffee Analogy
Similar to stone-ground Ethiopian coffee bean aromatics
Perfume Analogy
Comparable to base notes in amber-based fragrances
Key Compounds Produced
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