Description
Spray drying is a mechanical technique used to preserve food by rapidly drying a liquid or semi-liquid mixture into a powder.
Technical
The process involves atomizing the mixture into a fine spray and then drying it using hot air, resulting in a powder that is 95-99% dry. This technique can preserve food by killing bacteria and other microorganisms, and can also be used to concentrate food products.
Science
Primary Reaction
evaporation
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
drypowderytoastedcaramelizednuttymildly metallic
Wine Analogy
Similar to the concentration of flavors in late-harvest Riesling
Coffee Analogy
Comparable to freeze-dried instant coffee's intensified aroma
Perfume Analogy