Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
toasted cornwood smokecaramelizednuttyearthy
Wine Analogy
Similar to the minerality in Chablis, with the alkaline treatment creating a flinty backbone
Coffee Analogy
Resembles the smoky depth of Sumatra Mandheling coffee
Perfume Analogy
Evokes Comme des Garçons' 'Blackpepper' with its peppery-ash drydown
Culinary Applications
TlayudasOaxaca, MexicoAsh-treated masa provides structural integrity for large crisp tortillas
Pozol (fermented drink)Mixe communitiesEnhanced fermentation from alkaline-modified starches