Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
nuttyearthytoastysweet cornhint of lime
Wine Analogy
Like an unoaked Chardonnay with its buttery notes and subtle minerality
Coffee Analogy
Similar to medium-roast coffee beans with caramelized sugar notes
Perfume Analogy
Evokes Comme des Garçons' 'Wonderwood' with its warm, woody base notes
Culinary Applications
TlayudasOaxaca, MexicoCreates extra-large (30cm) tortillas with structural integrity for bean paste and toppings
PupusasEl SalvadorAllows masa to stretch around fillings without tearing
AtolesGuatemalaProvides viscosity control in traditional corn drinks
Dietary
VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKoshercorn allergy
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced
nixtamalized starchcalcium pectatelysinoalanine