Protein · Southern American · African
The organoleptic profile is dominated by earthy pyrazines and high-density starch, yielding an umami score of 0.8. A primary aromatic marker is the roasted popcorn family, which registers at 5.2. Saponins contribute to the mouthfeel, while the taste vector remains largely flat, showing minimal variance across sweet, sour, and bitter axes.

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