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Sea salt being added to raw ham to make prosciutto. Curing is any of various food preservation and flavoring processes of foods such as meat, fish and vegetables, by the addition of salt, with the aim of drawing moisture out of the food by the process of osmosis. Because curing increases the solute concentration in the food and hence decreases ...
Mincing is a food preparation technique in which food ingredients are finely divided into uniform pieces. [ 1] Minced food is in smaller pieces than diced or chopped foods, and is often prepared with a chef's knife or food processor, [ 2][ 3] or in the case of meat by a specialised meat grinder . For a true mince, the effect is to create a ...
Food preservation. A food scientist is preparing a meal for astronauts in space. Food preservation includes processes that make food more resistant to microorganism growth and slow the oxidation of fats. This slows down the decomposition and rancidification process. Food preservation may also include processes that inhibit visual deterioration ...
Critical Control Point (CCP) is the point where the failure of Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) could cause harm to customers and to the business, or even loss of the business itself. It is a point, step or procedure at which controls can be applied and a food safety hazard can be prevented, eliminated or reduced to acceptable (critical ...
Roasting is a cooking method that uses dry heat where hot air covers the food, cooking it evenly on all sides with temperatures of at least 150 °C (300 °F) from an open flame, oven, or other heat source. Roasting can enhance the flavor through caramelization and Maillard browning on the surface of the food. Roasting uses indirect, diffused ...
Butterflying pork loin. Butterflying is a way of preparing meat, fish, or poultry for cooking by cutting it almost in two, but leaving the two parts connected; it is then often boned and flattened. [ 1 ]Spatchcocking is a specific method for butterflying poultry that involves removing the backbone, and spatchcock as a noun may refer to a bird ...
Heterocyclic amine formation in meat. A well-done steak, with accompaniments. The black lines where it has rested on the grill will contain heterocyclic amines. Heterocyclic amines are a group of chemical compounds, many of which can be formed during cooking. They are found in meats that are cooked to the "well done" stage, in pan drippings and ...
Add the berbere, stirring so that all pieces of the chicken are coated. Add tomato and stir again. Pour in water, bring mixture to a boil, and add salt. Simmer over low heat until the meat is well ...