Entry: Blanching
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A07GF
Process consisting of heat treatment of an organic substance by boiling or steaming in order to denature natural enzymes, soften tissue and remove raw flavouring and followed by immersion in cold water to halt the cooking process. As an example, plunging (meat, green vegetables, etc.) in boiling water or bring to the boil in water in order to whiten, preserve the natural colour, or reduce or remove unwanted substances / agents.
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Process consisting of heat treatment of an organic substance by boiling or steaming in order to denature natural enzymes, soften tissue and remove raw flavouring and followed by immersion in cold water to halt the cooking process. As an example, plunging (meat, green vegetables, etc.) in boiling water or bring to the boil in water in order to whiten, preserve the natural colour, or reduce or remove unwanted substances / agents. |
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Cooking-method
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A07GF |
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Blanching |
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Process consisting of heat treatment of an organic substance by boiling or steaming in order to denature natural enzymes, soften tissue and remove raw flavouring and followed by immersion in cold water to halt the cooking process. As an example, plunging (meat, green vegetables, etc.) in boiling water or bring to the boil in water in order to whiten, preserve the natural colour, or reduce or remove unwanted substances / agents. |
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Food-type
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