Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Similar to aged Pinot Noir with earthy undertones
Coffee Analogy
Reminiscent of Sumatra Mandheling coffee's forest floor notes
Perfume Analogy
Echoes the damp-soil accord in Comme des Garçons' Blackpepper
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Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Similar to aged Pinot Noir with earthy undertones
Coffee Analogy
Reminiscent of Sumatra Mandheling coffee's forest floor notes
Perfume Analogy
Echoes the damp-soil accord in Comme des Garçons' Blackpepper
Key Compounds Produced
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Real fermented mirin — sweet rice wine for glazes and teriyaki
Soul of Sichuan cuisine — fermented broad bean and chili paste
Wheat-free brewed soy — deeper umami than standard shoyu
Korean fermented soybean paste — doenjang jjigae, dipping sauces
Aged Chinese black vinegar — malty depth for dumplings and sauces