Description
Surface chemistry of cooking: a Cooking culinary technique.
Technical
In cooking several factors, including materials, techniques, and temperature, can influence the surface chemistry of the chemical reactions and interactions that create food. All of these factors depend on the chemical properties of the surfaces of the materials used. The material properties of cookware, such as hydrophobicity, surface roughness, and conductivity can impact the taste of a dish dramatically. The technique of food preparation alters food in fundamentally different ways, which produce unique textures and flavors. The temperature of food preparation must be considered when choosing the correct ingredients.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Like the Maillard reaction in wine aging creating complex aromas
Coffee Analogy
Similar to caramelization during coffee roasting
Perfume Analogy
Comparable to base notes developing in fragrance chemistry