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Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Compounds: 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline, 2,3-butanedione, 2-acetylthiazole, methional, furfurylthiol
Wine Analogy
Similar to the toasted almond notes in aged Sherry
Coffee Analogy
Comparable to the caramelized sugar aromas in medium-roast coffee
Perfume Analogy
Resembles the warm, balsamic notes in amber-based perfumes
Origin & History
Civilization
Japanese
Era
Edo period (1603-1867)
Region
East Asia
Spread Path
Traditional Japanese cuisine
Culinary Applications
Dietary
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced
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