Description
A preservation technique using antioxidants, acids, and enzymes to inhibit bacterial growth.
Technical
Curing with plant-based ingredients involves the use of antioxidants, acids, and enzymes to inhibit bacterial growth and preserve food. This process can take anywhere from a few hours to several days or weeks, depending on the type of food being cured and the desired level of preservation. The technique works by dehydrating the food, creating an environment that is unfavorable for bacterial growth.
Science
Primary Reaction
Inhibition of bacterial growth through dehydration and antimicrobial activity
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Similar to the natural preservation in orange wine skins
Coffee Analogy
Resembles the fermentation process in natural processed coffee beans