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Low‑temperature smoking of salmon with spruce bark after salt curing preserves the fish while imparting a distinctive smoky flavor.
Origin: Sámi (Traditional) — Sápmi (Northern Scandinavia)
See full technique reference →Salt curing reduces water activity to 0.85–0.88, inhibiting microbial growth. Spruce bark releases catechin and quercetin, which act as natural antioxidants, while smoking generates phenolic compounds such as guaiacol and syringol that bind to fish proteins, enhancing flavor and color.
Primary Reaction
Salt‑induced dehydration and phenolic oxidation binding to fish proteins
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