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Thermal techniques for cooking and their failure modes.
Technical
Thermal techniques involve the application of heat to transform ingredients. Failure modes include overcooking and undercooking due to excessive or inadequate heat. Chemical reactions such as denaturation, gelatinization, Maillard reaction, and caramelization occur at specific temperatures.
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Primary Reaction
Denaturation of proteins
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Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Like the caramelization in aged Bordeaux wines
Coffee Analogy
Similar to the Maillard reaction in dark roast coffee
Perfume Analogy
Evokes the smoky base notes in oud-based perfumes
Civilization
Ancient China, Greece, Rome, Egypt, France
Era
2000 BCE - present
Region
Asia, Europe, Africa
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advanced thermal techniques → include → microwaves and irradiation
“It is possible to reduce cow's milk allergenicity in the production of dairy products by thermal, enzymatic and biotechnological techniques.”
thermal techniques → reduce → allergenicity