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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Sublimation‑based flavor concentration uses freeze‑drying to remove water as vapor under reduced pressure, concentrating flavors without applying heat that would degrade volatile aromatics.
Origin: Japanese (modern (early 2000s popularized by Ferran Adrià)) — Japan
See full technique reference →During primary drying, ice sublimates directly to vapor at temperatures between –30 °C and –40 °C and pressures of 0.1–0.2 mbar, preserving heat‑sensitive volatiles. Secondary drying at 20–30 °C removes bound water to reach <1 % residual moisture, ensuring a stable, low‑moisture product with intensified taste while maintaining sensory quality.
Primary Reaction
sublimation of ice to vapor under reduced pressure
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