Description
Sous‑vide preservation uses vacuum‑sealed bags in a precisely controlled water bath to pasteurize foods at low temperatures over extended periods.
Technical
The technique relies on thermal inactivation of pathogens while maintaining protein structure; low temperatures prevent denaturation, and vacuum removes oxygen to inhibit oxidation. Collagen gelatinization improves tenderness, and the controlled environment preserves color and flavor.
Science
Primary Reaction
Thermal pasteurization of microorganisms
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Origin & History
Civilization
Western culinary science
Era
21st century
Region