Gear for Viili
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Science
Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Compounds: Diacetyl, Acetaldehyde, Acetoin, 2,3-Butanedione, Ethyl acetate
Wine Analogy
Similar to a young Chardonnay with buttery notes
Coffee Analogy
Resembles lightly fermented Kenyan coffee with creamy body
Perfume Analogy
Evokes the lactonic notes in Frangipani fragrances
Culinary Applications
Dietary
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced
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