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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Wild‑herb infusion is a thermal extraction process that transfers lipophilic flavor compounds from plant material into a liquid medium.
Origin: Indigenous peoples of North America (Traditional Indigenous) — North America
See full technique reference →Heat causes terpenes, phenolics, and other lipophilic aromatics to solubilize and diffuse into the liquid. At 70–90 °C extraction is maximized, but temperatures above 100 °C volatilize aromatics and promote oxidation. Prolonged heating beyond 45 min releases tannins, imparting bitterness.
Primary Reaction
Extraction of lipophilic flavor compounds via heat‑induced solubilization and diffusion
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