Description
Food stored at refrigeration temperatures
Technical
Chilled food is food that is stored at refrigeration temperatures, which are at or below 0 – −5 °C (32–23 °F). The key requirements for chilled food products are good quality and microbiological safety at the point of consumption. They have been available in the United Kingdom, United States, and many other industrialized countries since the 1961s.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Like a crisp Sauvignon Blanc, chilled foods highlight delicate flavors through temperature control
Coffee Analogy
Similar to cold brew extraction, chilled foods preserve flavors through low-temperature processing
Perfume Analogy
Comparable to top notes in perfumery, chilling preserves fleeting aromatic compounds that would evaporate at room temperature
Origin & History
Civilization
Sumerians
Era
circa 2500 BCE
Region
Mesopotamia
Spread Path
Trade routes along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers