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Primary Reaction
Acetic acid fermentation
Aroma ()
Texture
Wine Analogy
Similar complexity to aged sherry vinegar
Coffee Analogy
Has the earthy depth of Sumatran coffee
Perfume Analogy
Resembles the animalic notes in oud fragrances
Civilization
Maya
Era
Pre-Columbian
Region
Mesoamerica
Spread Path
Trade routes along the Yucatan Peninsula
Key Compounds Produced
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