What You Need to Know
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.
Steps
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Miso (Japan): Fermentation of soybeans with koji
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Sauerkraut (Germany): Lactic acid fermentation of cabbage
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Paneer (India): Acid coagulation of milk
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction