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Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
Wine Analogy
Syrah with smoked meat characteristics
Coffee Analogy
Dark roast Sumatran with clove undertones
Perfume Analogy
Leather oud base with birch tar top notes
Key Compounds Produced
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