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Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation
Temperature
20°C optimal
10°C to 30°C range
Temperature range for optimal fermentation
Time
5 days
3 days – 7 days
Equipment
Aroma ()
Compounds: Ethanol, Lactic acid, Acetic acid
Taste
Texture
Wine Analogy
Similar aromatic complexity to aged sake
Coffee Analogy
Nutty notes akin to lightly roasted Ethiopian beans
Perfume Analogy
Resembles the woody-pine base notes in Comme des Garçons Wonderwood
Key Compounds Produced
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