How to Lipid oxidation and its impact on flavor and texture

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   Aged beef (US) (American dry-aging tradition): Controlled oxidation develops umami compounds while preventing rancidity

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   Century eggs (China) (Chinese preservation technique): Alkaline-induced lipid oxidation creates characteristic flavors

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   Bottarga (Italy) (Sardinian cured fish roe): Oxidation concentrates savory flavors during air-drying