Sensory Profile
Wine Analogy
Similar to natural orange wine fermentation
Coffee Analogy
Reminiscent of over-fermented cascara (coffee fruit) tea
Perfume Analogy
Echoes the sour-sweet balance of tamarind in niche perfumery
Culinary Applications
Sinigang sa SampalokLuzon, PhilippinesFermented tamarind provides the foundational sourness for this iconic sour soup
Kinilaw na IsdaVisayas, PhilippinesFermented fruit acids partially 'cook' raw fish in this ceviche-like dish
BuroPampanga, PhilippinesFermented rice-fruit mash serves as preservation medium for meats and vegetables