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A process that preserves fish by salting, curing, and smoking to inhibit microbial growth and develop flavor.
Origin: Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest (Pre‑colonial) — Pacific Northwest, North America
See full technique reference →Salt draws water out of fish tissues, lowering water activity and promoting protein denaturation. During smoking, phenolic compounds from the smoke oxidize and covalently bind to fish proteins, creating antioxidant and flavor‑enhancing adducts.
Primary Reaction
Salt‑induced osmotic dehydration + protein denaturation; smoke phenolic oxidation and protein binding
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