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Sensory Profile
Wine Analogy
Similar aromatic profile to smoked Pinot Noir with saline minerality
Coffee Analogy
Reminiscent of Papua New Guinea single-origin coffee's earthy smokiness
Perfume Analogy
Evokes Comme des Garçons' 'Blue Santal' with its marine-woody accord
Culinary Applications
Fijian Lovo KupengaFijiSimultaneously steams and smokes whole reef fish wrapped in banana leaves
Vanuatu Laplap KupengaVanuatuCreates caramelized crust on root vegetable puddings
Solomon Islands Kokoda KupengaSolomon IslandsImparts smoky depth to citrus-cured ceviche preparations