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Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation
Temperature
25°C optimal
15°C to 30°C range
Fermentation temperature range
Time
60 hours
48 hours – 72 hours
Equipment
Aroma ()
Compounds: acetic acid, lactic acid, ethanol
Taste
Texture
Wine Analogy
Natural orange wine with volatile acidity
Coffee Analogy
Over-fermented Kenyan coffee beans
Perfume Analogy
Balmain's Vent Vert green floral notes
Civilization
Luba people
Era
pre-colonial
Region
Central Africa
Spread Path
traditional trade routes along the Congo River
Key Compounds Produced
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