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Aroma ()
Taste
Wine Analogy
Like a bold Zinfandel with high alcohol and spice notes
Coffee Analogy
Comparable to a Sumatran dark roast with earthy, fermented undertones
Perfume Analogy
Resembles an oriental spice fragrance with top notes of citrus and base of warm woods
Key Compounds Produced
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Pure ground chili paste — base for Indonesian sambals and marinades
Indonesian shrimp paste sambal — the essential condiment of Indonesia
Pure ground fresh chili — base for sauces, marinades, cooking
Fermented shrimp paste — sambal belacan, curry pastes, stir-fries
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