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Primary Reaction
Starch hydrolysis
Aroma ()
Taste
Texture
Wine Analogy
Similar to the yeasty aroma of Champagne
Coffee Analogy
Resembles the nutty notes of lightly roasted Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
Perfume Analogy
Evokes the earthy base notes of vetiver fragrances
Key Compounds Produced
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