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Temperature
70°C optimal
50°C to 90°C range
Temperature range for optimal thermal diffusion
Time
1 hour
30 minutes – 2 hours
Equipment
Aroma ()
Compounds: Limonene, Vanillin, Linalool
Taste
Texture
Wine Analogy
Like barrel fermentation where different temperatures create varied flavor profiles
Coffee Analogy
Similar to gradient roasting where bean centers develop different compounds than surfaces
Perfume Analogy
Comparable to base-middle-top note development in fragrance chemistry
Civilization
Ancient Greeks
Era
5th century BCE
Region
Mediterranean
Spread Path
Trade and cultural exchange along the Mediterranean trade routes
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