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BRULURE CONGELATION [1 record]

Record 1 2018-06-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Preservation and Canning
  • Cold Storage
DEF

[The] light-colored spots developed in frozen foods as a result of surface evaporation and drying when inadequately wrapped or packaged.

CONT

Moisture loss by evaporation from the surface of a product leads to freezer burn, an unsightly white color that can be mistaken for mold but is resolved on rehydration during cooking unless it is severe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conservation des aliments et conserverie
  • Entreposage frigorifique
CONT

Une brûlure de congélation est causée par la perte d'humidité sur la surface des aliments. La viande brûlée par congélation a une surface sèche et décolorée, et lorsqu'elle est cuite, elle est dure et insipide.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Conservación de los alimentos y elaboración de conservas
  • Almacenaje frigorífico
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