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Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation
Temperature
20°C optimal
15°C to 25°C range
Temperature range for optimal fermentation
Time
2 weeks
3 days – 6 weeks
Equipment
Aroma ()
Compounds: Lactic acid, Acetic acid, Isoamyl acetate
Taste
Texture
Wine Analogy
Resembles the crisp acidity and subtle funk of a natural orange wine
Coffee Analogy
Shares the bright acidity and fermented depth of a Kenyan AA coffee
Perfume Analogy
Echoes the lactonic sourness in Etat Libre d'Orange's 'I Am Trash'
Key Compounds Produced
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Approachable vegetable fermentation — sauerkraut, kimchi, hot sauce
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