Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
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Sensory Profile
Wine Analogy
Similar complexity to aged Pedro Ximénez sherry
Coffee Analogy
Resembles the caramelized notes of dark roast coffee
Perfume Analogy
Shares aromatic profile with amber-based oriental perfumes
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced
GlucoseFructoseTartaric acidMalic acidAnthocyaninsQuercetinVanillinPhenylethanol
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