Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
umami-richsavorymeatyslightly sweetearthy
Compounds: dimethyl sulfide, 2-methyl-3-furanthiol, bis(2-methyl-3-furyl) disulfide, methional, 1-octen-3-ol
Wine Analogy
Pinot Noir (light-bodied with earthy undertones)
Coffee Analogy
Sumatra Mandheling (earthy, low acidity)
Perfume Analogy
Petrichor (wet earth after rain)
Origin & History
Civilization
Japanese
Era
Edo period (1603-1868)
Region
East Asia
Spread Path
Trade routes along the Silk Road and Japanese immigration to the United States
Culinary Applications
Japanese Shabu-ShabuJapanThinly sliced meat swished in broth
Chinese Hot PotChinaCommunal cooking with varied ingredients
Korean JeongolKoreaRich stew with layered ingredients
Dietary
Gluten-FreeHalalKoshersoysesame
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced
Melanoidins4-Hydroxy-2-nonenalAmyloseBenzaldehydeHexanal