What You Need to Know
Upcycling involves various techniques such as cooking, fermenting, and dehydrating to create new textures and flavors, while preserving nutrients and retaining original flavor and aroma.
Key Parameters
Temperature
175°C
150°C - 200°C
Time
1 hour
30 minutes - 2 hours
Equipment
OvenCutting toolsHeat-resistant containers
Steps
- 1.
Pan con Tomate (Spain): Transforms stale bread into a prized base for tomato rub
- 2.
Bánh mì khô (Vietnam): Upcycles day-old baguettes into crispy croutons
- 3.
Fattoush (Lebanon): Gives new life to stale pita bread as salad croutons
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard reaction