Science
Primary Reaction
Mechanical extraction of oils from seeds and nuts
Parameters
Temperature
°C to °C range
Sensory Profile
Wine Analogy
Similar to cold maceration in white wine production preserving terpenes
Coffee Analogy
Comparable to cold brew's retention of chlorogenic acids
Perfume Analogy
Like enfleurage for capturing delicate floral absolutes
Origin & History
Civilization
Olmec
Era
Pre-Columbian
Region
Mesoamerica
Spread Path
Trade routes through Central and South America
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced
Triglycerides (e.g., triolein, trilinolein)Tocopherols (Vitamin E)Ferulic acidSinapic acidGlycerol