Description
Category of food
Technical
Artisanal food encompasses breads, cheeses, fruit preserves, cured meats, chocolates, beverages, oils, and vinegars that are made by hand using traditional methods by skilled craftworkers known as food artisans. The foodstuff material from farmers and backyard growers can include fruit, grains and flours, milks for cheese, cured meats, fish, beverages, oils, and vinegars. The movement is focused on providing "farm-to-fork"-type foods with locally sourced products that benefit the consumer, small-scale growers and producers, and the local economy.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
earthyfermentednuttybutteryvinegary
Wine Analogy
Natural wine fermentation
Coffee Analogy
Small-batch single-origin roasting
Perfume Analogy
Hand-blended essential oil compositions
Culinary Applications
Sourdough breadSan Francisco, USAWild yeast cultivation creates distinctive tang
Parmigiano-ReggianoEmilia-Romagna, ItalyAged cheese development through traditional methods
KimchiKoreaHand-rubbed fermentation creates complex flavors
Dietary
VeganVegetarianHalalKosherglutendairynuts