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Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
Temperature
°C to °C range
Equipment
Wine Analogy
Similar to aged Barolo wines with their tannic structure and earthy notes
Coffee Analogy
Resembles Sumatran coffee's earthy, woody characteristics
Perfume Analogy
Comparable to oud-based fragrances with their woody, slightly medicinal depth
Key Compounds Produced
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