Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
Sensory Profile
Wine Analogy
Similar to aged Sherry's oxidative nuttiness
Coffee Analogy
Resembles Indonesian civet coffee's fermented depth
Perfume Analogy
Echoes ambergris' marine-animalic base notes
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Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
Wine Analogy
Similar to aged Sherry's oxidative nuttiness
Coffee Analogy
Resembles Indonesian civet coffee's fermented depth
Perfume Analogy
Echoes ambergris' marine-animalic base notes
Key Compounds Produced
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