Description
Heating almonds to create a stable and smooth paste.
Technical
Almond pasteurization involves heating almonds to a high temperature, typically around 150°C, to create a stable and smooth paste. The process requires precise control over the temperature and heating time.
Culinary Significance
Almond pasteurization is a key step in creating traditional Italian desserts, such as almond gelato or almond cake.
Science
Primary Reaction
denaturation
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
nuttysweetfruity
Wine Analogy
Similar to the nutty complexity of aged Amontillado sherry
Coffee Analogy
Reminiscent of marzipan notes in medium-roast Guatemalan beans
Perfume Analogy
Like the almond blossom accord in Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria line