Description
Transformation of raw ingredients into a food like product, or of food into other forms
Technical
Food processing is the transformation of agricultural products into food, or of one form of food into other forms. Food processing takes many forms, from grinding grain into raw flour to home cooking and complex industrial methods used in the making of convenience foods. Some food processing methods play important roles in reducing food waste and improving food preservation, thus reducing the total environmental impact of agriculture and improving food security.
Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Like malolactic fermentation in winemaking
Coffee Analogy
Similar to wet processing of coffee cherries
Perfume Analogy
Complex layering like in oriental fragrances
Origin & History
Civilization
Ancient Mesopotamians
Era
circa 2000 BCE
Region
Fertile Crescent
Spread Path
Trade routes along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
Culinary Applications
Dietary
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced