Description
Sous‑vide cooking is a precision thermal technique that uses vacuum‑sealed bags to transfer heat uniformly to proteins, enabling controlled denaturation of myosin and collagen without surface browning.
Technical
Regional variations adjust temperature and time to match local protein characteristics and culinary traditions, while safety is maintained by adhering to established pasteurisation thresholds. The technique suppresses the Maillard reaction, so flavour development relies on protein hydrolysis and lipid oxidation at the set temperature.
Science
Primary Reaction
Protein denaturation and collagen gelatinisation
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
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