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Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
Aroma ()
Compounds: vanillin, cinnamaldehyde, citral, diacetyl, ethyl butyrate
Wine Analogy
Late harvest Riesling
Coffee Analogy
Vanilla latte
Perfume Analogy
Orange blossom with vanilla base notes
Civilization
Ancient Europeans
Era
Pre-Christian Era
Region
Europe
Spread Path
Ancient pagan spring festivals
Key Compounds Produced
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