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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
High‑frequency dielectric heating rapidly raises surface temperature to 120–150 °C, creating a Maillard‑driven crust while keeping the interior moist.
Origin: Spain/United Kingdom (modernist chefs) (21st century) — Europe
See full technique reference →The alternating electromagnetic field induces dipole rotation of water molecules and ionic conduction, producing volumetric heat through dielectric loss. Surface temperatures reach browning thresholds within 30–60 s, accelerating Maillard reactions and caramelization of surface sugars without excessive core heating.
Primary Reaction
Maillard browning
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