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Preparazione di Cibo e Bevande - Metodi di Cottura Chimica

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to brine
to brine
[Verbo]

to soak food in a solution of water and salt, often to preserve or flavor it

mettere in salamoia, salamoiare

mettere in salamoia, salamoiare

Ex: She brines the turkey overnight in a mixture of salt, water, and spices to ensure it stays moist and flavorful. 
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to dry
to dry
[Verbo]

to remove moisture from something, such as food or flowers, to preserve it, typically by exposing them to air, heat, or both

essiccare, asciugare

essiccare, asciugare

Ex: She dries herbs by hanging them upside down in a warm, well-ventilated area. 
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to ferment
to ferment
[Verbo]

to trigger a process where microorganisms break down sugars in a substance, often creating alcohol or acids

fermentare

fermentare

Ex: The baker uses yeast to ferment the dough and make it rise. 
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to marinate

to soak food in a seasoned liquid, typically containing oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, to enhance its flavor and softness before cooking

marinare

marinare

Ex: She marinates the chicken in a mixture of lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for several hours before grilling it. 
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to salt
to salt
[Verbo]

to preserve food by applying salt to prevent spoilage

salare, salamare

salare, salamare

Ex: In the past, people would salt fish to keep it from going bad. 
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to sour
to sour
[Verbo]

to make something taste tangy or tart by adding acid or letting it ferment

inacidire, acidificare

inacidire, acidificare

Ex: She sours the milk by leaving it out on the counter for too long. 
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to sprout
to sprout
[Verbo]

(of a seed or plant) to begin growing

germogliare

germogliare

Ex: She plants seeds in the garden and watches them sprout after a few days. 
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to sugar
to sugar
[Verbo]

to use sugar or a sweetener, to add a sweet taste to something

zuccherare, dolcificare

zuccherare, dolcificare

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to acidulate

to add something that makes a food or drink slightly sour or tangy

acidulare, acidificare

acidulare, acidificare

Ex: She acidulated the salad dressing by adding a splash of lemon juice for extra zest. 
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amylolysis
amylolysis
[sostantivo]

the process of breaking down starch molecules into sugar

amilolisi, degradazione dell'amido

amilolisi, degradazione dell'amido

Ex: During digestion, amylolysis occurs in the mouth as salivary amylase breaks down starches into maltose. 
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to bard
to bard
[Verbo]

to prevent lean meats from drying out during roasting

bardare, rivestire con fette di pancetta

bardare, rivestire con fette di pancetta

Ex: The chef barded the roast with thick slices of bacon. 
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carryover cooking
carryover cooking
[sostantivo]

the phenomenon where food continues to cook even after it has been removed from the heat source due to residual heat retained within the food itself

cottura residua, cottura per rimanenza

cottura residua, cottura per rimanenza

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conche
conche
[sostantivo]

a machine used in chocolate making to refine and smooth the texture and flavor of chocolate

conca,  macchina per concaggio

conca, macchina per concaggio

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to curdle
to curdle
[Verbo]

to cause or undergo the separation of a liquid, often milk, into solid curds

cagliare, coagulare

cagliare, coagulare

Ex: Adding lemon juice to warm milk will curdle it, resulting in the formation of cheese curds. 
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to cure
to cure
[Verbo]

to preserve or flavor food by treating it with salt, sugar, or spices

salare, marinare

salare, marinare

Ex: They cured the salmon by covering it with a mixture of salt, sugar, and dill, resulting in a flavorful gravlax. 
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to emulsify

to mix substances together so that they become a smooth and stable blend

emulsionare, mescolare per formare un'emulsione

emulsionare, mescolare per formare un'emulsione

Ex: The chef used a blender to emulsify the oil and vinegar, creating a smooth salad dressing. 
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to foam
to foam
[Verbo]

to cause a liquid to form foam or bubbles by agitating or stirring it vigorously

schiumare, far schiuma

schiumare, far schiuma

Ex: She foams the milk for her morning latte. 
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to can
to can
[Verbo]

to preserve food by sealing it in an airtight container, typically made of metal, through sterilization and vacuum sealing

inscatolare, conservare in scatola

inscatolare, conservare in scatola

Ex: They canned the excess tomatoes from the garden to enjoy them during the winter months. 
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to frost
to frost
[Verbo]

to spread or coat a cake or baked goods with a layer of sweet, often creamy, topping

glassare, ricoprire di glassa

glassare, ricoprire di glassa

Ex: She frosts the birthday cake with a smooth layer of vanilla icing, adding colorful sprinkles for decoration. 
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to homogenize

to break fat globules into smaller particles to prevent separation

omogeneizzare

omogeneizzare

Ex: The food processor effectively homogenized the ingredients for the mayonnaise, resulting in a silky smooth texture. 
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to macerate

to soften or break down food by soaking it in a liquid, often a flavored liquid like wine or vinegar

macerare, far macerare

macerare, far macerare

Ex: The chef macerated the strawberries in sugar and balsamic vinegar before serving them over vanilla ice cream. 
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to marinade

to leave food in a seasoned liquid, typically containing oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, to enhance its flavor and tenderness before cooking

marinare

marinare

Ex: He marinades the chicken in a flavorful blend of herbs and spices to enhance its taste. 
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to pasteurize

to heat a liquid, like milk or juice, to kill harmful bacteria while preserving its taste and nutrients

pastorizzare, sterilizzare mediante pastorizzazione

pastorizzare, sterilizzare mediante pastorizzazione

Ex: The dairy farm pasteurizes its milk before bottling it to ensure consumer safety. 
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to reconstitute

to restore something to its original state, often by adding liquid or other ingredients to bring it back to its original form or condition

ricostituire

ricostituire

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to chill
to chill
[Verbo]

to cool or refrigerate food or beverages to a lower temperature

raffreddare, mettere in fresco

raffreddare, mettere in fresco

Ex: She likes to chill her favorite beverages in the fridge. 
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to doctor
to doctor
[Verbo]

to adjust or modify food or a dish, typically by adding or changing ingredients or flavors

dottorare, modificare

dottorare, modificare

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to enrich
to enrich
[Verbo]

to add nutrients, flavors, or other ingredients to food to enhance its nutritional value, taste, or texture

arricchire, migliorare

arricchire, migliorare

Ex: The baker chose to enrich the bread dough with seeds and grains to enhance its texture and nutritional profile. 
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to flavor
to flavor
[Verbo]

to improve or change the taste of a dish by adding spices, vegetables, etc. to it

saporare

saporare

Ex: She flavors the soup with herbs and spices for a robust taste. 
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to fortify
to fortify
[Verbo]

to add vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients to food or beverages to increase their nutritional content

arricchire, fortificare

arricchire, fortificare

Ex: Many breakfast cereals are fortified with extra iron and vitamins to improve nutrition. 
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to grease
to grease
[Verbo]

to apply a layer of grease or fat onto a surface, usually to prevent sticking or to provide lubrication

ungere, lubrificare

ungere, lubrificare

Ex: She greased the baking sheet with butter before placing the dough for the cookies. 
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to ice
to ice
[Verbo]

to put something on frozen water

congelare

congelare

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to leaven
to leaven
[Verbo]

to add a substance, such as yeast, to dough or batter, causing it to rise and become lighter during the baking process

lievitare, fermentare

lievitare, fermentare

Ex: She leavens her bread by carefully mixing in yeast and allowing it to ferment, resulting in a light and fluffy texture. 
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to thaw
to thaw
[Verbo]

to make something melt or soften

scongelare, sciogliere

scongelare, sciogliere

Ex: She uses a hairdryer to thaw the frozen pipes during winter. 
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meuniere
meuniere
[sostantivo]

a cooking technique where fish is coated in flour, sautéed in butter, and served with a sauce made of the butter, lemon juice, and parsley

meunière

meunière

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