Description
Physical methods that isolate desired components from food matrices using pore exclusion, centrifugal force, or density differences.
Technical
Filtration exploits size‑based exclusion through porous media; centrifugation generates radial acceleration to sediment particles according to density contrast; sedimentation relies on Stokes' law where particle settling velocity is inversely proportional to fluid viscosity. Temperature modulates viscosity and density, thereby altering rates and efficiencies of each technique.
Science
Primary Reaction
physical separation of phases
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Origin & History
Civilization
Chinese, French
Era
Traditional to contemporary