Hulling: meaning, definitions and examples

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hulling

 

[ ˈhʌlɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

food processing

Hulling is the process of removing the outer shell or husk of seeds, grains, or fruits, typically done to make them more palatable or suitable for consumption. This step is crucial in the preparation of various foods such as rice, peas, and some nuts.

Synonyms

dehulling, peeling, shelling

Examples of usage

  • The hulling of barley is essential before cooking.
  • Hulling strawberries makes them perfect for desserts.
  • Farmers often use machines for hulling nuts efficiently.
Context #2 | Verb

food preparation

To hull means to remove the outer covering or shell from something, often referring to process in cooking or food preparation. This verb is commonly associated with fruits, vegetables, and grains.

Synonyms

dehusk, peel, shell

Examples of usage

  • I need to hull the peas before adding them to the soup.
  • She spent the afternoon hulling strawberries for the jam.
  • He hulling the almonds took quite some time.

Translations

Translations of the word "hulling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descascamento

🇮🇳 छिलका उतारना

🇩🇪 Häutungen

🇮🇩 pengupasan

🇺🇦 очищення

🇵🇱 łuskanie

🇯🇵 皮むき

🇫🇷 pelage

🇪🇸 pelado

🇹🇷 kabuk soyma

🇰🇷 껍질 벗기기

🇸🇦 إزالة القشرة

🇨🇿 loupání

🇸🇰 šúpanie

🇨🇳 去壳

🇸🇮 lupljenje

🇮🇸 skurningu

🇰🇿 қабығын аршу

🇬🇪 შეღებვა

🇦🇿 qabığını soyma

🇲🇽 pelar

Etymology

The word 'hulling' originates from the Middle English term 'hullen', which means to cover or shell. This word has roots in Old English 'hyln', also signifying to cover or protect. Historically, hulling has been an important agricultural practice to prepare seeds and grains for consumption, dating back to ancient civilizations where the removal of outer layers of food sources was crucial for their dietary needs. Over time, the technique has evolved, with various tools and methods being developed to efficiently hull different types of produce. The importance of hulling is reflected in many cultures, highlighting the connection between preparation methods and culinary traditions.