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Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
Temperature
200°C optimal
150°C to 250°C range
Temperature range for charring bark
Time
1 hour
30 minutes – 2 hours
Equipment
Aroma ()
Compounds: Guaiacol, Phenol, Vanillin
Taste
Texture
Wine Analogy
Similar smokiness to barrel-aged Syrah
Coffee Analogy
Dark roast coffee with woody undertones
Perfume Analogy
Leather accord in oud fragrances
Civilization
Chamorro
Era
Pre-colonial
Region
Micronesia
Spread Path
Traditional trade and cultural exchange routes in the Pacific Islands
Key Compounds Produced
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