What You Need to Know
The curing process involves a combination of salt, sugar, and spices to cure salmon fillets, with a 2:1 ratio of salt to sugar by weight, and the use of dill, which has antimicrobial properties. The enzymes in the fish break down the proteins, tenderizing the flesh and developing a characteristic flavor.
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The Science
Primary Reaction
Proteolysis