Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
Sensory Profile
Wine Analogy
Similar to the terroir effects found in volcanic soil-grown Malbec wines
Coffee Analogy
Comparable to the stone-fruit notes in naturally processed Ethiopian coffees
Perfume Analogy
Resembles the base notes in Comme des Garçons' Blackpepper fragrance
Origin & History
Civilization
Olmec
Era
Pre-Columbian
Region
Mesoamerica
Spread Path
Trade and cultural exchange along the Pacific coast of Mexico