Description
Traditional food of Catalonia
Technical
Pa de pagès is a type of traditional bread from Catalan cuisine. It is made in an artisanal manner and baked in a refractory oven, giving it a thick crust, which helps keep the inside fresh and soft for a long period of time. Its fat content is lower than that of regular bread. "Pa de pagès" has a round shape and is usually sold in 250-gram, half-kilo, or two-kilo formats. It can be bought whole or sliced and it is commonly used to prepare pa amb tomàquet.
Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Similar crust development to a well-aged Barolo wine
Coffee Analogy
Toasty notes comparable to medium-roast Colombian coffee
Perfume Analogy
Warm base notes reminiscent of amber-based perfumes
Culinary Applications
Dietary
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced