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Biological transformations in cooking involve enzymatic, microbial, and fungal processes that alter food composition.
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See full technique reference →These processes rely on enzymes such as polyphenol oxidase, proteases, and microbial metabolic pathways that produce compounds like quinones, lactic acid, CO₂, and peptides. The reactions are governed by temperature, pH, humidity, and microbial ecology, with optimal conditions varying across processes.
Primary Reaction
Enzymatic oxidation, fermentation, and mold‑mediated ripening
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