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Ghee clarification is a thermal‑chemical process that removes water and milk solids from butter, yielding a pure fat with a high smoke point.
Origin: Ancient Ayurvedic practitioners (c. 3000 BCE (over 5,000 years)) — Indian subcontinent
See full technique reference →During controlled heating, water evaporates around 100 °C while milk proteins (casein, whey) denature and precipitate. The remaining fat is clarified, and the browned milk solids undergo Maillard reactions, producing caramelized flavors and a stable, aromatic fat used in Indian cuisine.
Primary Reaction
Thermal separation of water and milk solids from butter, with Maillard browning of milk solids
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